Sherrys Savory Potato Gratin Food

SHERRY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Prepare potato slices in baking dish: Arrange potato slices in layers in a gratin pan or baking pan, sprinkling salt and pepper over each layer. Pour sherry over the potatoes. Pour the melted butter over the potatoes. Make sure the potatoes are well coated.
• Bake: Bake at 375°F uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are cooked, but not mushy, and they are slightly browned on top. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

SWEET POTATO AND GRUYèRE GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and generously butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or shallow gratin dish. Butter a piece of foil large enough to cover top of pan. Sprinkle Parmesan all over bottom of pan.
• In a medium pot, bring cream, sage, rosemary, garlic, nutmeg and a pinch of salt to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by 1/4, about 10 minutes.
• In a large, heatproof bowl, whisk eggs just enough to break them up. Slowly pour hot cream into eggs to combine, whisking while pouring, and reserve the mixture.
• Meanwhile, using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
• Place 1 layer of potatoes in the pan, slightly overlapping as you go, using about a third of the slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, then pour 1/3 of the egg mixture over potatoes. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyère. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper and 1/3 egg mixture. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyère. Top with remaining potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and remaining egg mixture (but not the remaining cheese). Press down to compact the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes, then remove foil, sprinkle top with remaining 2/3 cup Gruyère and bake until browned and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve.

SASSY & SAVORY AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350.
• 2. Peel potatoes.
• 3. Cut in half lengthwise and slice potatoes.
• 4. Butter baking dish/pan and layer in potatoes. Sprinkle in half of the diced onion.
• 5. Melt butter in saucepan, sprinkle in the flour and cook on medium heat until bubbly.
• 6. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. Add milk.
• 7. Stir until thickened and close to boil.
• 8. Take off heat and add cheese.
• 9. Stir until cheese is smooth and melted.
• 10. Pour half the cheese sauce over first layer of potatoes.
• 11. Add the remaining potatoes and diced onions to dish.
• 12. Pour the remaining sauce over the top... spread out over all potato and onion mixture. Sprinkle with a bit of cayenne.
• 13. Cover with foil and bake 1.5 hours.
• 14. Pull off foil for last 30 minutes to brown. Let set on counter 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy :)

SAVORY POTATO TART

Steps:

• Put flour and salt in a mixing bowl (or use a food processor or a stand mixer with paddle attachment). Add half the butter and mix well, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add remaining butter chunks and the water and mix until dough comes together. Remove dough, divide into two equal pieces and dust with flour. Quickly form each piece into a ball, then press down to make two 1-inch-thick disks. Wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. (May be made a day in advance or frozen for up to 2 weeks.)
• Slice potatoes as thinly as possible, using a sharp knife, mandolin or food processor. Put potato slices in a large bowl and add crème fraîche, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic and thyme. Mix well with hands, making sure all slices are coated and seasoning is well distributed. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a well-floured surface, roll out each pastry disk to 12 1/2 inches in diameter. Line an 11-inch fluted French tart pan (with removable bottom) with one sheet of pastry, pressing in at the sides and leaving a 1-inch overlap hanging.
• Add the potatoes to the tart pan in even layers, making sure to scrape in all remaining crème fraîche with a rubber spatula. Lay the second pastry sheet on top. With a paring knife, trim excess dough and crimp the edges all around to seal. Make a few slits in the dough to allow steam to escape. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set tart on it. Stir egg yolk and cream together and paint the top of the tart generously.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour more, until top is golden and potatoes are tender when probed with a paring knife. Cool slightly, then set tart pan over a small, sturdy bowl, so that the bottom of the tart pan is elevated and the fluted ring comes off. Carefully transfer tart to a plate. Serve small slices, hot or at room temperature. May be cooled completely and reheated if desired.

SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, beat egg. Add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with fresh thyme to serve.

JULIA CHILD'S PROVENçAL POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and place a rack at the middle level. In a large saucepan, combine onions and 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir to coat over low heat. Sprinkle lightly with salt. At a gentle simmer, cook uncovered until onions are softened and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Do not brown; lower the heat if necessary. When done, fold in tomatoes just until heated through. Set aside.
• In a small food processor or a mortar, add the anchovies - anywhere from 6 to 12 fillets, depending on their size and your taste. Add garlic, herbs and a dozen grinds of pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil (or use the oil from the anchovy can, if you like). Crush or pulse together into a chunky paste, thinning with oil as needed to make a loose, fluid mixture.
• In a medium-size baking dish, spread a quarter of the onion-tomato mixture. On top, arrange half the potato slices, then half the anchovy mixture. Add half the remaining onion-tomato mixture. Build one more layer with remaining potato slices, anchovy mixture and onion-tomato mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top and drizzle with olive oil.
• If the dish is very full, place on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and have absorbed all of the juices in the bottom of the dish, 40 to 50 minutes. Test by tasting a bit of potato; it should be soft all the way through, with no raw taste. If the top is browning too fast, cover very loosely with a sheet of foil. If the top is not brown enough when the potatoes are cooked, broil briefly until deliciously glazed.
• Serve gratin hot or warm. Can be cooled and reheated later the same day, but do not refrigerate.

SHERRY'S ONIONY POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• In large pot, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 tsp. salt, cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are a deep golden brown. Remove, reserve.
• In same pot, melt remaining butter over med heat. Add potatoes, cook, stirring until coated in butter. Add milk, cream, paprika and remaining salt. Bring to a simmer, cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes have softened and liquid has thickened, 10-12 min.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer half of potatoes and liquid to baking dish. Top with onions and 3/4 cup cheese. Arrange remaining potatoes over cheese. Pour in remaining liquid. Cover, bake 20 min. Uncover, bake until potatoes are tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the last 2 min. Let stand for 10 min. Garnish with Italian herbs.

SHERRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and beat with a mixer until fluffy.
• Turn into a buttered 1½ quart casserole and bake at 375° 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.

SHERRY'S SAVORY POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. In large skillet, melt butter, saute onions until soft.
• In baking dish, arrange in layers the sliced potatoes and onions. Sprinkle with garlic and seasonings in between layers.
• Bake, uncovered for 40 minutes. Add whipping cream over all in baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Increase oven temp to 400°F. Bake for another 15 min or until potatoes are soft and gratin is slightly browned on top.