Gratin "grilled inside"


Gratin "grilled inside"
We think of a classic gratin, potatoes and cauliflower, but in this recipe we start by grilling them before assembling the gratin, which gives a slightly crunchy texture, and especially a delicious taste.
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Last modified on: September 25th 2022
For 6 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 1 hour 25 min.
All in all: 1 hour 45 min.
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Stage 1 - 30 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Wash 800 g potatoes, cut them into pieces and cook in a large pot of salted water until they are tender.

I used new potatoes here, if you don't have any, use the classic ones, but peel them.

Stage 2 - 4 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Drain the potatoes, then pour them into a salad bowl.

Add 4 tablespoons olive oil and mix well.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Place a sheet of baking paper in a baking tray.

Spread the oiled potatoes on top, and place the cauliflower (here a small one) next to it, which you will also coat with olive oil with a brush.

Add salt and pepper.

Stage 4 - 30 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.

Do not turn off the oven.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Butter a casserole dish, and pour the potatoes in the bottom.

Stage 6 - 3 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"

Stage 7 - 1 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
...and place it on the potatoes.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Add the roasted cauliflower cut into pieces.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Pour the béchamel sauce on top.

Stage 10 - 3 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
Finish by 50 g grated cheese and put in the oven...

Stage 11 - 25 min.
Gratin "grilled inside"
...for about 25 minutes.
Remarks
If you don't have a spring onion at step 6, replace it with a shallot or remove it.

As always with gratins, the proportions are very indicative, so feel free to adapt.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the refrigerator, protected by a stretch film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe60 RDI=20 %250 RDI=20 %130 RDI=20 %1,840 RDI=90 %7,710 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %10 RDI=1 %7 RDI=1 %110 RDI=5 %460 RDI: 5 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %40 RDI=4 %20 RDI=3 %310 RDI=20 %1,280 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 2.65 €
  • Per person : 0.45 €

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