Spinach, Feta and Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What do you serve with potato gratin? ›

Au Gratin potatoes are rich. Serve them with leaner proteins such as beef tenderloin, grilled or roasted chicken, and pan-seared fish. Another excellent pairing for Au Gratin potatoes is a fresh salad with herbs and a tart vinaigrette. Au Gratin potatoes make a great casserole and are a great entrée themselves.

A “gratin” is any dish that is topped with cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter, then heated in the oven or under the broiler until brown and crispy, according to The Food Lover's Companion. The term au gratin or gratinée just refers to anything prepared in that manner.

The Au Gratin dish is typically used for making gratins, roasting, and baking.

If you're here, you'll probably be glad to know that yes, you can peel and cut potatoes the day before you plan to serve them — and that it's super easy! All you have to do is submerge the bare potato pieces in water and refrigerate (more on that later).

The vessel best suited for most au gratin dishes is, simply enough, an au gratin pan. It can be round, oval or rectangular, and most commonly it is about an inch and a half deep. The material can be copper, stainless steel, enameled iron, aluminum, glass.

My potatoe are sort of purple or gray

Your potatoes have oxidized, which means you prepped them too far ahead. If you want to peel and slice your potatoes in advance be sure to cover them with cold water so that they are not exposed to air, which will make them discolor.

Scalloped potatoes also won't be as crispy in texture as au gratin. Both are golden brown and creamy, but if it's crispiness and crunchiness you're after, au gratin will probably be your best bet. Either one is sure to be a hit with your dinner guests, but it just depends on what sort of vibe you're going for!

Scalloped potatoes are rich and filling. Lean proteins and other veggies pair nicely, try grilled ham, pan-seared fish, roast chicken, broiled lobster, or even a filet of beef tenderloin. If no animal proteins are desired a lovely side salad with a sharp vinaigrette works great.

Gratin is usually made as a side dish however there are ways to make it as a main dish. Several of my vegetarian Gratin recipes (see below) are so filling that all you need is a salad on the side. Enjoy my favorite Gratin recipes round up and make sure to include them in your weeknight or holiday menu.

What is the difference between au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes? Au Gratin potatoes contain cheese, whereas Scalloped Potatoes do not. Scalloped potatoes typically contain cream but can also contain flavorful stock instead of dairy.

What to have with potato bake for dinner? ›

The best side dishes to serve with potatoes au gratin are short ribs, carne asada, duck, chicken wings, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, baked chicken thighs, lamb chops, seared scallops, beef stroganoff, veggie stir-fry, stuffed bell peppers, mushroom stroganoff, herb-crusted cod, and eggplant parmesan.