lunch
gratin recipe
10 min
preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
Serves 6
Serving
medium
Degree of Difficulty
mozzarella
Main Product
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2g butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 3 potatos
- 500g mozzarella
- 100g saint-paulin
- smoked turkey
- 200g grated cheese
- bechamel sauce :
- 1/2 milk
- 50g flour
- 50g butter
- salt
- Pepper
Directions
- Dice the onions
Finely slice the onions so they cook evenly and blend seamlessly into the layers of the gratin, adding subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Melt Butter Over Low Heat
Gently melt the butter over a low flame to avoid burning it. This will create a smooth base for sautéing the onions and infusing the dish with rich, creamy notes.
- Brown the Onions
Cook the onions slowly until they turn golden and soft. This caramelization brings out their natural sweetness and adds a delicious savory aroma to the gratin.
- Cut the potatoes into slices
Slice the potatoes into even, thin rounds to ensure consistent cooking and a pleasant texture in each layer of the dish.
- Boil the Potatoes
Place the sliced potatoes in boiling water and cook them until they’re just tender. They should be soft but still hold their shape, ready for layering.
- Cut the mozzarella into rounds
Cut the mozzarella into medium-thick slices. These will melt beautifully in the oven, creating gooey, creamy pockets of flavor throughout the gratin.
- Cut the Saint-Paulín into squares
Dice the Saint-Paulin cheese into bite-sized cubes to distribute its mild, buttery taste evenly across the dish.
- Prepare a Béchamel Sauce
Make a smooth, creamy béchamel sauce using butter, flour, and milk. This classic sauce will bind all the ingredients together and enhance the gratin’s richness.
- Spread the sauce on the bottom of the mold
Pour a thin layer of béchamel on the base of your dish. This prevents sticking and creates a moist, flavorful foundation for the layers.
- Gather the Slices
Arrange the slices in the following order: potato, Saint Paulin, smoked turkey, mozzarella, then finish with a final potato slice. Place in your baking tin.
- Add the Caramelized Onions to the Gratin
Evenly spread the sautéed onions over the layered ingredients. Their sweet and savory flavor will elevate the overall taste of the dish.
- Add the grated Edam cheese to the gratin
Top the dish with a good amount of grated Edam cheese. It will melt and form a beautiful, golden-brown crust when baked.
- Put the Gratin in the Oven
Place the dish in the oven and bake until the top is bubbling and golden. The inside should be tender, warm, and infused with cheesy goodness.
- Enfourner le gratin
And here’s the result: a gratin generously garnished with cheese, with an irresistible texture, sublimated by the quality of FROMITAL products.
