Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
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4.2
Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Description
This gratin begins with a creamy jalapeño sauce made by sautéing sliced onions in butter, adding pickled jalapeño slices and their juice, then simmering in whipping cream. This sauce introduces a mild heat and tangy flavor throughout the dish. Thinly sliced potatoes are arranged in overlapping layers in a casserole dish and seasoned with salt and pepper between layers.
The layered potatoes alternate with spoonfuls of the jalapeño cream sauce and shredded cheese, with Parmesan sprinkled on top for additional flavor and browning. Covering with foil and baking at 350°F allows the potatoes to become fork-tender while the sauce thickens. Removing foil and broiling briefly gives a bubbly and browned cheese crust.
After baking and a short resting period to firm up the layers, the gratin can be sliced and served as a flavorful and creamy side dish with a spicy kick from the jalapeño component. It suits meals needing a rich accompaniment and comfortable texture.
The recipe can be adapted for different pan sizes or layering preferences by adjusting the number of layers.
Ingredients
For Jalapeño Sauce
- 1 onion sliced, or 2 small ones, large
- 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 lices pickled jalapeno
- 1 Teaspoon jalapeno juice from the jar, pickled
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 Cups whipping cream
For Gratin
- 2 baking potatoes or 3 medium ones, big
- 1 1/2 cups cheese you can use a blend or mozzarella, shredded
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
For Jalapeño Sauce
- In a big skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat
- Toss in the onions and cook until they soften
- Add the jalapeño slices and the jalapeño juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes
- Pour in the whipping cream and let it simmer over low heat for 5 minutes
For Gratin
- Peel potatoes and slice into thin slices
- Arrange them in a scalloped shape, one potato slice overlapping the other in a medium casserole pan
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add 1/3 of the Jalapeño Sauce and top with 1/2 cup of the cheese
- Repeat the same pattern for 2 more layers
- Grate parmesan cheese on top
- Cover with foil
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until fork tender
- Uncover
- Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the top is brown and bubbly
- Let it cool 10 minutes before cutting
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use an 8x8" pan for two layers or a medium casserole for three layers depending on quantity.
- Adjust layering to control thickness and bake time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1555IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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