Smashed Potato Gratin Recipe

Name: Smashed Potato Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; Kosher salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups grated Cheddar; 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 bunch chives

Servings: persons

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
3 garlic cloves, peeled
Kosher salt
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
2 cups grated Cheddar
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 bunch chives

1
Cut the potatoes into quarters and place in a large saucepan with the garlic cloves.
2
Fill the pot with water and season generously with salt.
3
Taste the water, it should taste salty.
4
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat and cook the potatoes until they are fork tender.
5
(A fork, not a knife should slide in and out easily.)
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7
When the potatoes are tender, drain the water from them and return the potatoes and garlic to the pan.
8
Add the milk and sour cream.
9
Using a potato masher or big spoon, gently mash the potatoes.
10
Stir in the Cheddar, then taste and season with salt, if needed.
11
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
12
Combine the panko, grated Parmesan and the cayenne in a small bowl.
13
Sprinkle it over the top of the potato mixture and bake until hot all the way through and is crispy and brown on top, about 20 minutes.
14
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped chives and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, Kosher salt, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Smashed Potato Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smashed Potato Gratin

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