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Potatoes Au Gratin with Creamy Jalapeno - This easy to make yet elegant side dish is the perfect potato recipe for any party or celebration. A Crowd pleaser

Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Potatoes Au Gratin with Creamy Jalapeno - This easy to make yet elegant side dish is the perfect potato recipe for any party or celebration. A Crowd pleaser
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword casseroles, entertaining, potato casserole, side dishes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 353 kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Jalapeño Sauce

  • 1 Large onion sliced, or 2 small ones
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 Slices Pickled Jalapeño
  • 1 Teaspoon Pickled Jalapeño Juice from the jar
  • Salt + Pepper
  • 2 Cups Whipping Cream

For Gratin

  • 2 Big Baking Potatoes or 3 medium ones
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese you can use a blend or mozzarella
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt + Pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit

For Jalapeño Sauce

  1. In a big skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat
  2. Toss in the onions and cook until they soften
  3. Add the jalapeño slices and the jalapeño juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes
  4. Pour in the whipping cream and let it simmer over low heat for 5 minutes

For Gratin

  1. Peel potatoes and slice into thin slices
  2. Arrange them in a scalloped shape, one potato slice overlapping the other in a medium casserole pan
  3. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Add 1/3 of the Jalapeño Sauce and top with 1/2 cup of the cheese
  5. Repeat the same pattern for 2 more layers
  6. Grate parmesan cheese on top
  7. Cover with foil
  8. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until fork tender
  9. Uncover
  10. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the top is brown and bubbly
  11. Let it cool 10 minutes before cutting
  12. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can make  2 layers on an 8x8" square pan.  You can also bake in 3 layers on a medium casserole pan

Nutrition Facts
Potatoes Au Gratin With A Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 636mg28%
Potassium 352mg10%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1555IU31%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.