Microwave Au Gratin Potatoes Food

MICROWAVE AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the four potatoes in the microwave and heat on high for 12 minutes.
• Set aside and let them cool somewhat.
• In a large glass measuring cup put the butter and garlic.
• Microwave on high for one minute.
• Whisk in the flour, salt and black pepper.
• Set aside.
• In another glass container put the milk and microwave on high for two minutes.
• Stir the milk into the flour mixture, blending well, and then microwave the flour-milk mixture on high for two minutes
• Stir.
• Microwave on medium for two minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes and place them in an 8" x 8" greased baking dish.
• Pour the sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle with the paprika and microwave 5-7 minutes on medium.
• The last minute in the microwave, sprinkle with the grated cheese.

AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• Wash the potatoes, or peel if you like. We leave the skins on. Slice them thinly, about 1/4 inch thick. Boil for about 5 minutes to soften them, but don't overcook them! They should be soft, but not done.
• While potatoes are cooking, put butter and onion in a large microwave-safe dish and cook for 2-3 minutes, until onions are soft and slightly translucent. (I use my large Pyrex measuring cup.) Add remaining ingredients, mix well, and microwave 3-4 more minutes until bubbling.
• Layer potatoes and sauce mixture into greased dish, evenly coating potatoes. Top layer should be sauce. Bake for about 45 minutes until the top is browned and bubbly.
• (If you're pressed for time, microwave the casserole for about 10 minutes, then stick it under the broiler to brown the top - my family can't tell the difference!).

TWO POTATO GRATIN (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Butter a 8 x 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
• Arrang HALF of the sliced russets in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 of the dried rosemary over the russets.
• Top with HALF of the sweet potato slices, then season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with 1/4 of the the rosemary.
• Repeat layering with russets and sweet potatoes, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper and 1/4 rosemary.
• Pour/drizzle the whipping cream over.
• Cover tightly with heavy microwave plastic wrap.
• Microwave on HIGH until the potatoes are tender (about 18-20 minutes).
• Remove and sprinkle BOTH cheeses over the potatoes.
• Return to the microwave uncovered on HIGH for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
• Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.