Quick 'N Easy After-Work Meal: One-Pot Potato Gratin with Flavor Punch!
- By Laura Stunz
- Est. read time: 2 mins
- Speedy One-Pot Potato Gratin: Quick Recipe with Just Five Essential Ingredients
One-pot meals are a lifesaver when you're pressed for time, especially after a long day at work. They're easy to prepare, cook themselves, and leave minimal mess behind. Plus, their extended cooking time often results in a flavor explosion!
As the name suggests, one-pot dishes use one pot or dish for all their ingredients and cook them together. The best part? You can season and enjoy this simple cuisine once everything's done. With other tasks on your plate or a tired body calling for relaxation on the couch, one-pot dishes are a godsend.
Time-Saving One-Pot Meals Every Day!
So, how about giving a delicious one-pot potato gratin recipe a try? This creamy oven dish takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare and then it's off to the oven. In its basic form, the recipe calls for just five familiar ingredients: potatoes, cream, milk, grated cheese, and spices. If you're feeling experimental or your fridge is bursting with ingredients, go ahead and jazz up the potato gratin!
Throw in some leeks, shallots, grated zucchini, mushrooms, or even leftover meats like ground beef, bacon, or chicken. Vegans and vegetarians can replace meat with tofu or plant-based alternatives. And, don't forget to experiment with different spices to add a twist to your one-pot dish. Check out some ideas to fashion your gratin.
Pro tip: Use firm potatoes to ensure they become tender when baked while retaining their bite.
Recipe for a Creamy One-Pot Potato Gratin
Ingredients
- 600g firm potatoes
- 150 ml cream or a plant-based alternative
- 200ml milk or a plant-based alternative
- 150g grated cheese or a plant-based alternative
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
Preparation
- Set your oven to 200°C with both top and bottom heat.
- In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, and your preferred seasonings. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the sauce.
- Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and divide them into slices.
- Grease a baking dish.
- Add the sauce to the potatoes, arrange them in the dish, sprinkle with cheese, and pop it in the preheated oven for around 30 minutes until the cheese is golden.
Need something new? Check out these potato gratin variations:
- Italian-inspired Potato Gattò: Substitute provola, cooked ham, and smoked buffalo mozzarella for the cheese. Toss in some chopped parsley for freshness. Boil the potatoes, mash them, blend with eggs, add cheeses and meats, then transfer to a pot, top with breadcrumbs and bake[1].
- Cheesy Potatoes with Ground Beef and Broccoli: Sauté ground beef with broccoli, stir in creamy sauce ingredients directly in the pot, layer with thinly sliced potatoes, and bake until potatoes are tender[4].
- Loaded Scalloped Potatoes: Fry bacon and garlic, whisk in cream and broth, layer with potatoes and cheese, repeating until full, then bake until bubbly and golden[5].
- Homemade Cheesy Potatoes: Boil potatoes, mix with a creamy sauce made from onions, garlic, flour, milk, and sour cream. Top with cheese at the end, transfer to a pot, and bake until golden and bubbly[2].
- Potato and Leek Gratin: Sauté leeks in the pot, add potatoes and cream, top with Gruyère cheese, and bake until set and golden.
- Spicy Southwestern Gratin: Sauté jalapeños in the pot, layer with potatoes, add a creamy sauce infused with smoked paprika, and top with Mexican cheese before baking.
These exciting variations will add unique flavors and ingredients to your traditional potato gratin! Enjoy the adventure in taste and texture.
- The One-Pot Potato Gratin recipe, inspired by French cuisine, features a harmony of native potatoes, grated cheese, and spices.
- In an Italian-inspired Potato Gattò variation, provola, cooked ham, and smoked buffalo mozzarella replace the grated cheese, offering a distinct Italian flavor.
- To infuse the Cheesy Potatoes with Ground Beef and Broccoli dish with Italian flair, replace the cheese with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella.
