Chard and potato gratin


Chard and potato gratin
All of the chard leaves (greens and stalk) will be used in this recipe. They are first boiled, then layered with sliced potatoes and topped with a bechamel sauce.
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Last modified on: June 10th 2020

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29 min.37 min.1 hour 6 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Chard and potato gratin

Prepare the chard

Cut the green parts of 800 g Swiss chard off the central stalk and shred ("chiffonade").

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Peel the stalks and cut into chunks.

Stage 3 - 4 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Boil in a large pan of salted water until just tender.

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Take out of the pan and drain, leaving the pan on the heat.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Put the greens into the same water and blanch for 2 or 3 minutes.

Drain thoroughly, pressing to squeeze out all the cooking water.

Stage 6 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin

Assemble the gratin

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Slice the potatoes.

Stage 7 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Butter a gratin dish.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Put a layer of the chard greens in the bottom. Salt and pepper lightly.

Stage 9 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Add a layer of potatoes.

Stage 10 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Then the chard stalks.

Stage 11 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Pour 200 g Bechamel sauce over and top with 50 g grated cheese.

Stage 12 - 30 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Bake for about 30 minutes, watching for browning. If necessary, pop under the grill to finish browning before serving.
Remarks
For a quicker version, use thick cream or crème fraiche instead of the bechamel.

If the potatoes are not already cooked for stage 6, peel and slice them, then boil in the same water.
Keeping
2 or 3 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,035 Kcal or 4,333 Kj27 gr107 gr56 gr
52 %10 %10 %8 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
76 Kcal or 318 Kj2 gr8 gr4 gr
4 %1 %1 %1 %
Per person
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
173 Kcal or 724 Kj5 gr18 gr9 gr
9 %2 %2 %1 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 2.27 €
  • Per person : 0.38 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Swiss chardSwiss chard: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Salmon chard rolls, ... All
Cooked potatoesCooked potatoes: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Winemaker's toast, Beetroot and fried chicken salad, Gratin of Jerusalem artichokes à la Comtoise, Deep leek and potato quiche, Baked Camembert with Walnuts, ... All
Bechamel sauceBechamel sauce: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach on toast with bechamel, Spiced butternut gratin, Bolognaise lasagne, Croque-monsieur potatoes, Gratin of Jerusalem artichokes à la Comtoise, ... All
Grated cheeseGrated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin", Gratin-style spinach and chicken omelette , Moussaka, Croque-monsieur, Baker's pizza, ... All
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