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    Published: Aug 27, 2019 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Pam

    Potato Gratin with Aged Gouda Cheese

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    Perfect for holiday meals or dinner parties, this Aged Gouda Cheese Potato Gratin gives a unique twist to a typical cheesy potato dish. Your guests will be asking for the recipe.

    potato gratin with rosemary on top

    Potato Gratin is an extremely popular dish, and there are good reasons for that. It’s easy to make, can be made in larger portions to feed a crowd, and has those universally loved flavors of potatoes and cheese. So, why would we bother with a recipe that you can find hundreds of out there in cookbooks and on the web? Because we’ve come up with a unique spin for our potato gratin.

    Aged Gouda Cheese?

    Yes! Not to be confused with smoked gouda or regular gouda, aged gouda cheese gives a distinctive flavor to this well-loved cheese. If you haven’t tried it on its own you should. A couple of slices with a glass of wine are a match made in heaven.

    A few years back when we first discovered aged gouda it was a bit hard to find. Well stocked, specialty type stores were about the only places in our area that we found to buy it. But, as it has gained in popularity, it is more readily available. The cheese shop of our local Publix now keeps at least 2-3 selections.

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    A few tips for making Potato Gratin with Aged Gouda Cheese:

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    • Allow 5-10 minutes of “rest” time after you remove your dish from the oven before it’s served.
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    Potato Gratin with Aged Gouda Cheese

    Potato Gratin with a twist due to including Aged Gouda Cheese
    4.83 from 17 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds potatoes thinly sliced
    • 4 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 shallot thinly sliced
    • 1 clove garlic finely diced
    • 3 Tablespoons flour
    • 1-⅔ cup half and half
    • 8 ounces aged gouda cheese shredded
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary optional

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter over medium low heat.
    • Add shallot and saute' 2-3 minutes.
    • Add garlic and saute' 1 minute.
    • Whisk in flour.
    • Gradually add half and half whisking constantly and continue cooking and whisking until thickened.
    • Remove from heat and shir in cheese, salt, pepper and rosemary.
    • Layer ½ the potatoes in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with half the sauce. Repeat.
    • Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, uncovering during last 15 minutes.
    • Allow to rest about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional rosemary if desired.
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    If you’re grilling and want an idea for cooking potatoes on the grill at the same time as your meat be sure to check out Iron Skillet Potatoes on the Grill. 

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    Categories: Christmas Recipes Tags: side dish

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    1. Jess says

      August 28, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! This is one of my all time favorite comfort meals! Your recipe is perfect all holiday season long! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 29, 2019 at 11:29 am

        Thanks so much, Jess!

        Reply
    2. Cathy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      This dish is literally making my mouth water! Cannot wait to try it with aged gouda!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 29, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Aged gouda is just the best. Thanks, Cathy!

        Reply
    3. Noelle says

      August 28, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Great side dish! Love all the cheese flavors

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 29, 2019 at 11:31 am

        Thank you, Noelle!

        Reply
    4. Sapana says

      August 28, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love a delicious gratin. I’ve never tried it with aged gouda but this turned out amazing!! YUM!!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 29, 2019 at 11:31 am

        Thanks, Sapana!

        Reply
    5. Suzy says

      August 28, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      I can get on board with any dish that has gouda in it! This sounds amazing and the presentation is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 29, 2019 at 11:32 am

        Us, too, and aged gouda is just extra special. Thanks, Suzy!

        Reply
    6. Ray Sliwoski says

      August 31, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Looks really yummy!!! How thin are the slices? 1/4, 1/8 inch?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 02, 2019 at 9:34 am

        Ray, I would say mine were closer to 1/8 inch – definitely not as thick as 1/4. But, you could certainly slice them according to your preference – it would just affect the bake time.

        Reply
    7. Carolyn Kotler says

      September 02, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      What kind of potatoes do you recommend? Russets or Yukon Golds?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 03, 2019 at 10:03 am

        Carolyn, I actually used red skinned potatoes. They hold their shape well when cooking.

        Reply
      • Barbara Snyder says

        September 13, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        5 stars
        I use Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. The taste of these potatoes tastes so good with the aged gouda cheese.

        Reply
    8. Barbara Snyder says

      September 13, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      This is the BEST potato gratin recipe I’ve ever made. The aged gouda cheese makes all the difference in the world!! It has become one of our favorite dishes in this household! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 14, 2019 at 5:01 pm

        Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, Barbara! We agree about the aged gouda. It really makes the dish something special.

        Reply
    9. Linda Manning says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:05 am

      I plan on making these and wondered if you leave the skin on the potatoes?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 14, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        I do because I usually use the red potatoes with a very thin skin. I may peel if I were using a potato with a thicker skin, though.

        Reply
    10. Kristen Esbenshade says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      I want to make this dish for two people this Christmas. Or just in a round casserole gladden dish. Do you happen to know if maybe I should just half this recipe?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 23, 2019 at 7:08 pm

        Yes, 1/2 a recipe should be just right for a smallish casserole dish. You’ll still have some leftovers if only two are eating it, but that would be okay with me!

        Reply
    11. Shawn says

      March 20, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Added a little bacon bits and it was delicious.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 21, 2021 at 2:46 pm

        That does sound good. Thanks, Shawn!

        Reply
    12. Nancy says

      November 21, 2021 at 9:30 am

      Can I make this a day ahead? and bake to 3/4 of the way and then bake the last 15 minutes on the day of the party. Also, is it important for the Gouda to be aged?

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      • Pam says

        November 22, 2021 at 4:07 pm

        I think that would be fine, Nancy. I would either add more than 15 minutes on the last day or allow time for it to come to room temperature first. Starting with a cold dish is going to add to the needed time. As far as the cheese – We specifically wrote this recipe around aged Gouda cheese. It is completely different than Gouda that is not aged. That being said, I feel sure you would get a gratin that you would be happy with. It just wouldn’t have the unique flavor of aged Gouda, and that was the basis of thew recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

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        • Nancy says

          November 23, 2021 at 5:56 pm

          Thank you, I did go and buy the aged gouda!

          Reply
    13. grammiepammie says

      November 11, 2022 at 11:06 am

      I like your recipes – very creative! Only suggestion – I would like an idea of how many people each recipe serves. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 12, 2022 at 10:58 am

        Thanks so much! Love your name “grammiepammie”!!! Some of our earlier recipes didn’t include the number of servings, but we are going back to add that as we can. All of the new ones do!

        Reply

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