What's the difference between potatoes au gratin and scalloped potatoes?

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1. What's the difference between potatoes au gratin and scalloped potatoes?
2. Can I make scalloped potatoes the night before?
3. What meat goes with scalloped potatoes?
4. How do you tell when scalloped potatoes are done?
5. What do you eat scalloped potatoes with?

What's the difference between potatoes au gratin and scalloped potatoes?

The most common difference is that scalloped potatoes are cooked in cream and au gratin potatoes are baked with cheese. These Au Gratin potatoes are covered with a cheese sauce and shredded cheese on top and baked in the oven.

Can I make scalloped potatoes the night before?

Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes Recipe: Bake the scalloped potatoes as directed. Allow to cool, cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, bake covered with the foil, at 350º F until heated throughout, about 30 minutes.

What meat goes with scalloped potatoes?

What to Serve with Scalloped Potatoes

• Pork. Serve a flavorful dish like these Crock Pot Pork Chops for a hearty meal.
• Chicken. Pair this dish with Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Apples and Brussels Sprouts or Lemon Butter Chicken for an impressive dinner.
• Salmon. ...
• More Sides.

How do you tell when scalloped potatoes are done?

Cook only until potatoes are tender And neither will make for an appealing dish. Instead, cook the dish gently just until the potatoes are fork-tender. With this simple trick, you'll know that your scalloped potatoes are perfectly cooked.

What do you eat scalloped potatoes with?

Scalloped potatoes are great with ham or turkey, served with a green salad or side such as asparagus or broccoli.