Cooks itself as if on its own - Quick recipe for the end of the day: one-pot potato grill with only five ingredients
One-Pot Dishes are Always a Great Idea
They're prepared in a jiffy, cook themselves, and cause minimal cleanup. Plus, thanks to their long cooking time, they're often especially flavorful.
As the name suggests, all the ingredients for one-pot dishes go into one pot or dish and are cooked or baked together. In the end, it's just a matter of seasoning and enjoying. The advantage: while the dish simmers on the stove or in the oven, you have plenty of time to do other things – or simply relax on the couch and look forward to the meal.
One-Pot Recipes Save Time, Effort, and Cleanup
How about trying a delicious one-pot potato gratin next time? The preparation of this creamy oven dish takes a maximum of 15 minutes, then everything goes into the oven and bakes happily. In its original form, the recipe requires only five ingredients that are usually found in every household: besides potatoes, cream, milk, grated cheese, and spices go into the dish. If you're looking for variety or your fridge has more to offer, don't hesitate to give the potato gratin a little twist.
Any type of vegetable is perfect for adding under the potato slices before baking. Particularly tasty are leeks, leeks, finely grated zucchini, and/or mushrooms. For meat-eaters, fried ground meat, bacon cubes, or chicken strips add plenty of zest to the gratin; vegetarians and vegans can opt for tofu and meat alternatives. Also great: experimenting with different spices to make the one-pot dish more varied. Below, you'll find some suggestions for designing your gratin.
Tip: Use firm potatoes whenever possible. They become beautifully soft when baked but still retain their bite.
Recipe for a Creamy One-Pot Potato Gratin
Ingredients
- 600g firm potatoes
- 150ml cream or a plant-based alternative
- 200ml milk or a plant-based alternative
- 150g grated cheese or a plant-based alternative
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C top/bottom heat.
- Mix cream, milk, and spices to taste. Peel and press the garlic cloves and add them.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer for about five minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and slice them.
- Grease a baking dish.
- Mix the sauce with the potato slices, put them in the dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Craving variety? Here are some ideas for exciting potato gratin variations:
- Italian-inspired: With Parmesan, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, and thyme
- Mediterranean potato gratin with feta, grilled vegetables, and native olive oil
- Alsatian-style with bacon cubes, Emmental, sour cream, and onions
- Fruity with apple or pear, chanterelles, and rosemary
Adding other vegetables like leeks, zucchini, or mushrooms to the potato gratin can enhance its flavor and texture.Incorporating alternative ingredients like tofu or meat alternatives can create a vegetarian or vegan version of the creamy one-pot potato gratin.
