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Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Potatoes Au Gratin with a Creamy Jalapeño Sauce layers thinly sliced baking potatoes with a rich cream sauce infused with onions and pickled jalapeños, topped with cheese and Parmesan, baked until tender and golden. The dish combines creamy, spicy, and cheesy elements for a satisfying side.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
21 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
353 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
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
- black pepper
- salt
- 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
- black pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% 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.