If the gratin dauphinois already had all the makings of a super gourmet dish, it was without counting on its derivative versions like this potato gratin with candied onions ! A crispy crust as it should, fondant potatoes, caramelized onions… All the ingredients of a perfect recipe come together in this dish. With so many benefits, this potato gratin will definitely be a hit at dinner this evening. No one can resist this much comfort! And the other good news is that it is super easy to prepare. No doubt, it’s the perfect recipe to please everyone without wasting too much time in the kitchen.
A really inexpensive recipe that will please everyone
When we want to enjoy a good meal without it costing us too much, we have to rack our brains a little more than usual. To find inspiration, just take a look at the incredible recipes that winter offers us! A tartiflette is tasty and you don’t need to only cheap ingredients to prepare it. This potato gratin with caramelized onions is also a very good example. All you need is a fillet of potatoes, a few onions lying around, and of course a good dose of cheese and voilà, you have everything you need to delight your taste buds. Shall we get started?
The list of ingredients for 4 people:
- 6 or 7 medium sized potatoes
- 2 onions
- 300 g of liquid cream
- 100 g of milk
- 1 vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons fried onions
- 5 cloves of garlic
- a bag of grated cheese
- salt, pepper, cajun,
The steps of the recipe:
- Start by preheating the oven to 200°C.
- Slice the onions. Arrange them in the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Arrange them staggered in the dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream, milk, fried onions, chopped garlic and spices to taste. Then pour the mixture over the potatoes.
- Cover your dish with aluminum so that it does not burn during cooking and bake for 30-40 minutes at 200 degrees. Cook’s tip: check the cooking by pricking them with a knife, the potatoes must be very tender.
- After 40 minutes of cooking, remove the baking paper then cover the dish with grated cheese and bake it a second time in grill mode for 5 minutes.
How to reheat potato gratin from the day before?
Potato gratin can be eaten alone or accompanied. When you cook a delicious roast chicken or leg of lamb, gratin dauphinois is a favorite accompaniment. The meat goes perfectly with the potatoes and it’s a nice change from mashed potatoes or grilled vegetables. If out of fear of missing out, you have had a meal that is far too hearty, you will surely have gratin dauphinois left over. Keep it cool in cling film and when you want to taste it again, we advise you to reheat it for 25 minutes in the oven at 150°C. Don’t forget to cover it with a sheet of baking paper. This low temperature ensures that your gratin is not recooked and therefore does not dry out.