What do you eat potatoes au gratin with?

Table of Contents:

1. What do you eat potatoes au gratin with?
2. Do you peel the potatoes for scalloped potatoes?
3. Do you have to peel Yukon Gold potatoes for scalloped potatoes?
4. Should you peel your potatoes?
5. Are grocery store potatoes washed?
6. Should I rinse potatoes before cooking?
7. What happens if you don't Rinse potatoes before frying?

What do you eat potatoes au gratin with?

What To Eat With Au Gratin Potatoes

• Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin.
• Garlic Roasted Pork Chops.
• Roasted Chicken.
• Honey Mustard Chicken.
• Roast Beef.
• Pan-Roasted Steak.

Do you peel the potatoes for scalloped potatoes?

Peel potatoes or leave unpeeled; rinse well, then slice thinly (about 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch) into a large bowl. ... Pour the potato mixture into prepared baking dish; cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until potatoes are tender.

Do you have to peel Yukon Gold potatoes for scalloped potatoes?

The yellow flesh of Yukon Gold potatoes gives them a buttery flavor that makes these potatoes a healthy choice for mashing. You don't even need to peel them. You can cook these Canadian-born favorites in their skins to retain their nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C and fiber, and for a quicker prep time.

Should you peel your potatoes?

You can, but boiled potatoes are usually more flavorful and nutritious if you leave the peels on. It's best to use potatoes with a waxy peel, such as Yukon Gold, fingerling, or red skin potatoes. ... There's no need to peel them unless you just prefer the taste and texture of the potatoes without peels.

Are grocery store potatoes washed?

Grocery store potatoes are usually scrubbed clean and unless organic they are also sprayed with a chemical to prevent them from sprouting. ... Never eat the sprouts as they are toxic, and for best results wash tubers only when you are ready to use them. Use scrubbed potatoes within 1-2 weeks to prevent rotting.

Should I rinse potatoes before cooking?

Rinsing potatoes helps remove excess starch, so it is recommended to rinse the potatoes before cooking. To ensure even more starch is out of the way, it's recommended that they even be quickly rinsed after boiling. For this step, we recommend using hot water whereas prior to cooking you will use cold water.

What happens if you don't Rinse potatoes before frying?

Soaking the cut potatoes removes excess starch, rinses excess sugars, and keeps them from sticking during the frying process. Without soaking, you're going to have fries, but they won't be excellent crispy fries with perfect insides.