Scalloped Potatoes by Gordon Ramsay is an excellent potato casserole, with soft potatoes enfolded in a creamy onion sauce that turns brown with careful baking. In just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can impress everyone with your mastery of the kitchen.
💗 Why You’ll Love This Scalloped Potatoes Recipe:
- Aromatic Bliss: Sautéed onions and garlic add depth and flavor.
- Ideal Seasoning: Perfectly balanced salt and pepper for a savory delight.
- Crunchy Goodness: Baking creates a golden, crispy top layer.
❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay’s Scalloped Potatoes Recipe?
Gordon Ramsay’s scalloped potatoes are a delectable dish made with layers of thinly sliced white potatoes, a sauce made with butter, onion, garlic, flour, milk, and chicken broth, and then baked till golden and tender.
🥔 Gordon Ramsay Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds white potatoes sliced about ⅛” thick
- salt and pepper to taste
🥘 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Scalloped Potatoes
- Turn the oven temperature up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sauce
- Melt the butter, onion, and garlic over medium-low heat to make the sauce.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is tender. Mix in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn down the heat. Mix the milk and the broth together. Slowly add it while whisking so that it thickens.
- Add more liquid, a little at a time, while whisking constantly, because the mixture would get extremely thick otherwise.
- Add the liquid gradually, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and allow to boil for 1 minute.
Assembly
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer the bottom with ⅓ of the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a third of the cream sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream sauce. Bake for 45 minutes covered.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and soft. Allow the top to broil for three to four minutes.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.
💭 Recipe Tips
- You can speed up your work considerably by using a mandoline.
- If you want to make a smooth sauce, start with a roux. Cooking oil (in this case, butter) and flour before adding liquid produces a sauce known as a roux.
- To turn these potatoes into Potatoes Au Gratin, take the sauce off the heat and toss in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of cheese (cheddar or gruyere work well).
- Layer the potatoes while seasoning each layer with salt and pepper.
- If you cover it with foil before baking, the steam will help the potatoes cook more quickly.
🥙 What To Pair Nicely With Scalloped Potatoes?
Scalloped potatoes combine nicely with a wide variety of meals including glazed ham, roast beef, sloppy joes, salsa chicken, beef wellington, pork chops, chicken and stuffing, and turkey meatloaf.
🎚 How To Store Leftover Scalloped Potatoes?
- In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover scalloped potatoes for up to 4 days when kept in a sealed container with plastic wrap.
- In The Freezer: Leftover scalloped potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 weeks after being transferred to a freezer-safe container. Let it defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
🥵 How To Reheat Scalloped Potatoes?
- Oven: Turn the oven temperature up to around 325 degrees F then throw scalloped potatoes in an oven-safe dish and heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Microwave: Prepare a microwave-safe dish for scalloped potatoes and heat for 3 to 5 minutes on medium power.
FAQs
What’s the difference between scalloped potatoes and potatoes al gratin?
Au Gratin potatoes have cheese, adding a rich, cheesy layer, while Scalloped Potatoes omit cheese, emphasizing a creamy, layered potato dish.
Why are my scalloped potatoes not creamy?
Your scalloped potatoes may lack creaminess if the potatoes are undercooked cook thoroughly to soften and absorb the creamy sauce.
Should scalloped potatoes be firm?
Scalloped potatoes are best when thinly sliced and cooked until soft, yet maintaining some texture.
How do you keep scalloped potatoes from curdling?
To keep potatoes from curdling, choose milk or cream that is high in fat because they stabilize the sauce and prevent curdling.
Gordon Ramsay Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes by Gordon Ramsay is an excellent potato casserole, with soft potatoes enfolded in a creamy onion sauce that turns brown with careful baking. In just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can impress everyone with your mastery of the kitchen.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds white potatoes sliced about ⅛” thick
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn the oven temperature up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sauce
- Melt the butter, onion, and garlic over medium-low heat to make the sauce.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is tender. Mix in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn down the heat. Mix the milk and the broth together. Slowly add it while whisking so that it thickens.
- Add more liquid, a little at a time, while whisking constantly, because the mixture would get extremely thick otherwise.
- Add the liquid gradually, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and allow to boil for 1 minute.
Assembly
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer the bottom with ⅓ of the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a third of the cream sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the cream sauce. Bake for 45 minutes covered.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and soft. Allow the top to broil for three to four minutes.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can speed up your work considerably by using a mandoline.
- If you want to make a smooth sauce, start with a roux. Cooking oil (in this case, butter) and flour before adding liquid produces a sauce known as a roux.
- To turn these potatoes into Potatoes Au Gratin, take the sauce off the heat and toss in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of cheese (cheddar or gruyere work well).
- Layer the potatoes while seasoning each layer with salt and pepper.
- If you cover it with foil before baking, the steam will help the potatoes cook more quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 1124mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
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Heather
Sunday 24th of November 2024
I adore this recipe!