15 Crowd-Pleasing Au Gratin Potato Recipes (2024)

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Updated: Jan. 03, 2024

    We love potatoes in practically every form, but we might have just found our new favorite in these irresistible au gratin potato recipes.

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    Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they’re so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. —Cris O’Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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    Vegetarian Potatoes au Gratin

    Fill up on veggies and load up on terrific flavor with this creamy, hearty casserole. You’ll appreciate the homey crumb topping and hands-free bake time at the end of a long day. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes

    With its golden, crunchy topping and gooey, cheesy interior, this comforting spin on a classic side dish is brimming with robust flavors. Horseradish and nutmeg add that extra-special touch. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same time in another cast-iron pan. We are retired, so it’s just the two of us, but you could easily double the recipe to serve a crowd. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida

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    Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    This scalloped potatoes and ham dish is a crowd-pleaser with its creamy sauce, chunks of ham and potato slices. I always enjoyed it when Mother made it. I added the parsley and the thyme, and now my husband and five children request it. —Wendy Rhoades, Yacolt, Washington

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    Au Gratin Ham Potpie

    We first had Aunt Dolly’s potpie at a family get-together. We loved it and were so happy she shared the recipe. Now we make it almost every time we bake a ham. —Mary Zinsmeister, Slinger, Wisconsin

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    Slow Cooker Mushroom Potatoes

    This versatile side dish jazzes up sliced potatoes with mushrooms, onions, canned soup and cheese. Its comforting flavor makes it a nice accompaniment to most meats. —Linda Bernard, Golden Meadow, Louisiana

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    Sweet Potatoes au Gratin

    This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn’t be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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    On special occasions, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. —Carol Blue, Barnesville, Pennsylvania

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    Skillet Scalloped Potatoes

    Our garden is a big inspiration when I’m cooking. This recipe turns produce from my husband’s potato patch into a side dish we want to eat at every meal. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

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    Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes

    Although this delicious potato skillet is a wonderful side dish, we find it satisfying enough to be a main course, too. The skillet preparation takes less time than it does to bake an au gratin casserole or scalloped potatoes—but it’s still good old-fashioned comfort food at its best! —Marie Peterson, DeForest, Wisconsin

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    Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

    Thanks to a challenge in the TOH community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I’ve started growing them in my garden and have been having fun experimenting with them. This recipe is one of my “experiments,” and it turned out to be something we really enjoy! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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    Black Bean Potato au Gratin

    The addition of black beans and vegetables adds hearty protein and fiber to this tasty side dish. For a southwestern twist, add a handful or two of chopped cooked ham or chorizo sausage and replace the peas with 1 cup of frozen, thawed corn. —Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York

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    Party Potatoes Au Gratin

    Hearty helpings of these cheesy spuds will please hungry folks in a hurry. The rich, creamy sauce makes this recipe of my mother’s the one folks request most. The potatoes are just as delicious the next day—reheat in the microwave with a little added milk. —Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California

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    Originally Published: November 05, 2018

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    FAQs

    What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes? ›

    The difference comes down to cheese. Scalloped potato recipes are usually baked in a basic cream sauce until soft and tender, with no cheese topping. Potatoes au gratin are a bit more decadent. They are made with lots of cheese sprinkled in between the layers of potatoes and also on top of the casserole.

    Can you make Ina Garten potato gratin ahead of time? ›

    Ina Garten Is Ditching Mashed Potatoes for This 5-Ingredient, Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipe. The best part (well, besides all the cheese)? You can prep it a day in advance.

    How do you keep au gratin potatoes from curdling? ›

    High oven temperatures can make the milk's components break apart, again leaving the proteins free to clump together. To prevent curdling, cook your scalloped potatoes at a lower temperature and across a longer period of time.

    Why should the potato slices for the gratin not be soaked in water before adding to the cream? ›

    I don't recommend soaking the potatoes in water ahead of time for our potatoes au gratin (as some recipes call for). Soaking them will cause them to lose some of their starch, which helps to keep this dish creamy. The dish will still get a nice, crisp top without soaking the potatoes.

    Why are scalloped potatoes called funeral potatoes? ›

    Why are they called funeral potatoes? Funeral potatoes get their unique name from being a crowd-pleasing casserole served as a side dish at after-funeral luncheons (particularly in the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints).

    Why did my au gratin potatoes turn GREY? ›

    Once they have been peeled and cut, raw potatoes will turn brown quickly. This process, which is called oxidation, happens because potatoes are a naturally starchy vegetable. And when exposed to oxygen, starches turn gray, brown, or even black. An oxidized potato is completely safe to eat.

    Why are my scalloped potatoes still crunchy? ›

    If your potatoes aren't cooked properly, they will have a slightly crisp or al dente texture. You want to be sure the dish cooks evenly, so rotate the dish in your oven halfway thru cooking and be sure to test for doneness in more than one spot, in case your oven heats unevenly.

    What is the one trick Michael Symon uses to make perfect scalloped potatoes? ›

    Surprisingly, aluminum foil is his secret weapon. After beautifully shingling the potatoes (he's got a genius trick for doing this quickly, too) he covers the dish in foil before hitting the oven.

    Why are my au gratin potatoes watery? ›

    Too Much Liquid: Using excessive cream and milk can result in a watery dish. Potato Type: High water content potatoes (like red or new) instead of starchy types (like Russet or Yukon Gold) can make the gratin watery.

    How far in advance can you slice potatoes for scalloped potatoes? ›

    If raw, once the potato is cut you can store in the refrigerator, covered with water for 12-24 hours. Be sure to keep submerged in water to prevent slices from turning gray or brown.

    What is the literal meaning of au gratin? ›

    The phrase au gratin literally means "by grating" in French, or "with a crust," from the verb gratter, "to scrape, scratch, or grate." Definitions of au gratin. adjective. cooked while covered with browned breadcrumbs (and sometimes cheese)

    Why are they called scalloped potatoes? ›

    While the precise origin is unknown, the name for scalloped potatoes is said to derive from an English word, collop, which means to slice thinly. On the other hand, historians have said the name comes from the type of dish it is served in such as the original, oysters with breadcrumbs.

    What makes a dish gratin? ›

    A gratin is a dish that is topped with cheese, or bread crumbs mixed with bits of butter, then heated in the oven or under the grill until brown and crisp. The terms au gratin or gratinée refer to any dish prepared in such a manner.

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