Gratin Savoyard Scalloped Potatoes With Meat Stock And Cheese Recipes

GRATIN SAVOYARD ( SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH MEAT STOCK AND CHEESE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425-degrees.
• Slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick.
• Place in basin of cold water, and drain when ready to use.
• Rub the baking dish (10X2) with the cut garlic.
• Smear the inside of the dish with 1 Tablespoon of the butter.
• Drain the potatoes and dry them in a towel.
• Spread half of them in the bottom of the dish.
• Divide over them half the salt, pepper, cheese and butter.
• Arrange the remaining potatoes over the first layer and season them.
• Spread on the rest of the cheese and divide the butter over it.
• Pour on the boiling stock, and set in upper third of preheated oven.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stock has been absorbed, and top is nicely browned.
• Let sit at least 5-10 minutes before serving, as stock will still absorb slightly, and dish will thicken.
• Goes very well with roast beef, pork, lamb, steaks or chops.

SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees, and brush 1/4 cup butter on a rimmed 17-by-13-inch baking sheet. Brush one or two pieces of foil (enough to cover the top of the pan) with more butter. Set the foil aside.
• In a medium pot, bring the cream, sage, garlic, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by a quarter, about 15 minutes.
• In a large heatproof bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Beating constantly, gradually add a little of the hot cream to the eggs, then slowly pour in the rest of the hot cream, whisking to prevent the eggs from curdling. Set aside.
• Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
• Arrange one layer of potatoes on the buttered baking sheet, slightly overlapping the slices. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, add pepper to taste, then pour half the egg mixture over the potatoes. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat the layers of potato, seasoning and egg mixture. Top with the remaining 1 3/4 cups cheese. Cover the baking sheet with the foil (buttered-side down) and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the potatoes and cheese are browned and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve.

GRATIN DAUPHINOISE (SCALLOPED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in upper third of oven.
• Peel potatoes and thinly cut into 1/8 inch thick slices, using slicer if desired.
• Discard dark green part of leek and halve white and light green part lengthwise. Rinse layers under running water to remove any dirt and grit and pat dry. Thinly slice crosswise.
• Stir together white pepper and nutmeg with 1 3/4 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat and cook leek and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Spread leek and butter mixture evenly in bottom of baking dish. Arrange one quarter of potatoes in a slightly overlapping layer over leeks, then pour 1/2 cup milk over potatoes, and sprinkle lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt mixture. Layer potatoes with milk and salt mixture three more times in same manner.
• Place dish on a shallow baking pan and cover with foil. Bake until potatoes are almost tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove foil and pour cream over potatoes. Continue to bake, uncovered, until cream has been absorbed by potatoes and top is golden in spots, 30 to 40 minutes.