Gratin Comtois


Gratin Comtois
This version of Gratin Comtois begins like the classic gratin dauphinois, but uses Morbier cheese, and diced Morteau sausage for a hint of smoky flavour.

There's no denying it, this is a rich and hearty dish!
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Last modified on: April 7th 2021
For 6 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Stage 1 - 15 min.
Gratin Comtois
Peel, rinse and dry 1 kg potatoes.

slice fairly thickly (a

mandolin is ideal for this).

Stage 2 - 15 min.
Gratin Comtois
Put in a large saucepan, add 1 bouquet garni and 1 litre whole milk, salt and pepper.

Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Gratin Comtois
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Drain the potatoes.

Keep the milk from cooking them to use later in another recipe (bechamel sauce or soup, for example).

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Gratin Comtois
Butter a gratin dish and spread half the potatoes evenly in it.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Gratin Comtois
Add 250 g cooked Morteau sausage, cut into small dice or sliced.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Gratin Comtois
Add the rest of the potatoes on top and pour 200 g cream over.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Gratin Comtois
Top with 200 g Morbier, cut into thin slices.

Stage 8 - 30 min.
Gratin Comtois
Bake for about 25-30 minutes (watch for browning towards the end).
Remarks
The Morteau sausage and potatoes can be cooked the day before, even several days in advance.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Freezes well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe170 RDI=60 %240 RDI=20 %210 RDI=30 %3,510 RDI=180 %14,680 RDI: 180 %
Per 100 g6 RDI=2 %8 RDI=1 %7 RDI=1 %130 RDI=7 %550 RDI: 7 %
Per person30 RDI=10 %40 RDI=4 %30 RDI=5 %580 RDI=30 %2,450 RDI: 30 %
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: Celery, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 8.60 €
  • Per person : 1.45 €

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