Potato And Jalapeno Gratin Recipes

JALAPEñO POPPER POTATO GRATIN RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Cook the bacon, set aside on paper towels to drain and crumble when cool. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, cook until frothy, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until a light golden brown. Mix in the milk and simmer, stirring, until it starts to thicken before adding the cheese, cooking until melted and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Spread some of the cheese sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan topped with layers of potatoes, cheese sauce, bacon and sliced jalapenos all finally topped with the cheddar cheese. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until the potatoes are tender, the sides are bubbling and the cheese on top is a light golden brown, about 45 minutes. OPTIONS: Top with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy topping. Assemble the gratin the day before and just bake on the day of.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425. Cut potatoes into 1/8 inch thick slices. Mix the potatoes, cream, egg one of the jalapeno peppers, thyme, basil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Spoon half the potato mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese, half the Monterey Jack cheese, and the remaining jalapeno peppers. Layer with remaining potato mixture, remaining cheddar cheese and remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender, covering with foil to prevent overbrowning. Add additional cheese for a cheesier flavor. You may substitute Gruyere cheese for the Cheddar cheese and green onions for the jalapeno peppers. Serves 4

JALAPENO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the potatoes in the boiling water until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and allow to cool to the touch before peeling and slicing thin. Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl.
• Pour the milk into a saucepan over medium heat; gradually whisk the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the warming milk until smooth. Continue heating and stirring until the liquid is boiling and thickened. Add the Cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until the cheese is completely melted. Pour the sauce over the potatoes. Scatter the pimentos over the mixture; pour into the prepared dish.
• Bake until the potatoes are completely tender, about 30 minutes.