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Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Potatoes Au Gratin with Creamy Jalapeno - This easy to make yet elegant side dish is the perfect potato recipe for any party or celebration. A Crowd pleaser

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For Jalapeño Sauce
  • 1 large onion sliced, or 2 small ones
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 lices pickled jalapeno
  • 1 Teaspoon pickled jalapeño juice from the jar
  • salt + pepper
  • 2 Cups whipping cream
For Gratin
  • 2 Big Baking Potatoes or 3 medium ones
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese you can use a blend or mozzarella
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
For Jalapeño Sauce
  1. In a big skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat
  2. Toss in the onions and cook until they soften
  3. Add the jalapeño slices and the jalapeño juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes
  4. Pour in the whipping cream and let it simmer over low heat for 5 minutes
For Gratin
  1. Peel potatoes and slice into thin slices
  2. Arrange them in a scalloped shape, one potato slice overlapping the other in a medium casserole pan
  3. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Add 1/3 of the Jalapeño Sauce and top with 1/2 cup of the cheese
  5. Repeat the same pattern for 2 more layers
  6. Grate parmesan cheese on top
  7. Cover with foil
  8. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until fork tender
  9. Uncover
  10. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the top is brown and bubbly
  11. Let it cool 10 minutes before cutting
  12. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make  2 layers on an 8x8" square pan.  You can also bake in 3 layers on a medium casserole pan

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 (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1555IU (31%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

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.