Potatoes Au Gratin, enveloped in convenient foil packets, bring a delightful and easy-to-make dish to your table, marrying the lushness of melted cheese with succulent potatoes. This venerable French dish, also recognized as Gratin Dauphinois, hails from France’s DauphinĂ© region and has garnered global acclaim as a go-to comfort food. Historically crafted by stacking sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese, then baked to a golden, bubbling perfection, our recipe introduces a contemporary twist: cooking the potatoes in foil packets, offering a practical way to relish this exquisite dish wherever you are.
Choose these Foil-Packed Potatoes Au Gratin for an effortlessly gratifying meal, suitable as a vegetarian main or a sumptuous side to robust meat dishes. These creamy, cheesy potatoes align beautifully with various sides, constructing a comprehensive meal. Opt for a zesty green salad with sharp vinaigrette for a fresh counterpoint or select roasted vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for a colorful, nutritious complement. Alternatively, serve beside a sizzling grilled steak or a succulent roasted chicken for an extra lavish dining experience.
Recipe: Foil-Packaged Potatoes Au Gratin
Ingredients:
4 pounds of potatoes, thinly sliced
4 ounces of grated gruyere cheese
2 cups of heavy cream
2 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Salt and pepper, adjusted to preference
Instructions:
Prep Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a steaming point, then let it simmer for 10 minutes. Proceed to blend or mash.
Prepare Potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes. Distribute them among four foil sheets, ensuring a double wrap on the bottom.
Add Cream: Distribute the cream mixture uniformly over the potatoes within the foil packets. Seal with an additional foil layer to secure them tightly.
Grill: Place on a grill over low indirect heat for 20 minutes, rotate packets (no need to flip), and continue to grill for an additional 20-25 minutes until potatoes reach desired tenderness.
Cheese It Up: Open the packets, sprinkle the grated cheese uniformly, and grill for an extra 10 minutes until the cheese has melted deliciously.
Enjoy while hot!