Potato Gratin

[bravone1]

mmmmm yummy love it thank you for putting up this recipe, I had these potatoes before couldn't recall the name or how to make them. Thank you so much kooktocook YOU ROCK!

[kooktocook]

@bravone1 Thank you! Enjoy and cheers! KtC

[GuyJon57]

do your potatoes always cook through? I hate it when they don't... I found a trick is to par boil the potatoes...

[kooktocook]

@GuyJon57 Yes they cook through. Perhaps not enough liquid? I suppose you could par boil. I have a similar recipe posted here with them just cooked in a pan.Scalloped potatoes I think. This is more cheesy than those. KtC

[kooktocook]

@GuyJon57 Here it is 'Pan Scalloped Potatoes and Cheddar'. Just search on that. It doesn't have as much cheese. A variation on potato gratin so to speak. cheers! KtC

[hezqone]

this looks yummyyy!

[kooktocook]

@hezqone A nice recipe to try. Goes with many foods. Ham comes to mind. cheers! KtC

[anmoroto]

Mmmm! I'm thinkin of adding in some chopped ham. ^_^

[kooktocook]

@anmoroto Yes, I have enjoyed it with some ham in there. Personal choice on variable cheese mixes it up too. cheers! KtC

[GuyJon57]

nice video, quick and to the point!

[kooktocook]

@GuyJon57 Thank you! cheers from KtC!

[IJustPiercedMyBrain]

the music is iconic lol please don't change it :D

[kooktocook]

@IJustPiercedMyBrain Someone just comment on my Chicken Chunk vid. and the tune. Most are positive though. Too late to change an iconic tune now :D Too popular with this channel now lol

Thank you and cheers! KtC

[tanyamcmasterxXx]

i love your videos so much but your music makes me wanna stop watching them soooo badly! even though there is a mute button,couldn't you put something more soft and relaxing too listen too?(:

[kooktocook]

@tanyamcmasterxXx I have made note as many have certainly had similar suggestions. Thank you. cheers, KtC

[tanyamcmasterxXx]

@kooktocook Thank you:)

[a1221th]

I made it couple months ago, it was wounderful! But I think if you put in some minced meat, it would be more great.

[kooktocook]

@a1221th I am happy you enjoyed it. The loose meat would be tasty and would make it a meal in one as opposed to a side dish. I like diced ham sometimes myself. Certainly a recipe to experiment with as even trying variable cheese is a good idea (I do this too).

Thank you, have a great day! KtC

[RealGhostVision]

I did this and its tastes good, but does not look nearly as good as yours

[0rioni]

What kind of cream is the "heavy cream". What is it made of, and where can I find it?

[kooktocook]

@0rioni Heavy Cream is also know as whipping cream. Measured by the amount of Milk Fat (M.F.)

Low fat milk = 1% M.F.

Coffee Cream = 18% M.F.

Heavy Cream = 25% M.F.

Depends where you are? What it may be called there and availability. You can always use just milk but the creamier the better. Hope this helps. cheers, KtC

[SinfulTigress]

beaaauuutiful and simple.. thank u so much..

which cheese to use?

[kooktocook]

@SinfulTigress Many types of cheese will work fine for this one. I used cheddar in this video. Thank you, KtC

[SinfulTigress]

@kooktocook ohh great! thank again.. i will make this for my parents over d weekend... they both love this dish :D

cheers.

[kooktocook]

@SinfulTigress It is a tasty recipe and easy to make. I am sure they will enjoy it very much. cheers, KtC

[friendstofriends]

@kooktocook can u put up the amounts somewhere?

[Metsada007]

Could I also make a cheese sauce and cover the potatoes with it?

[kooktocook]

@Metsada007 Go for it! KtC

[CaptainDickerson]

yum yum yum yum yum yum, n bacon, yum yum XD

[TheAlderac]

Looks delicious, going to make this once I get some cheese.

[kooktocook]

You will certainly enjoy. cheers! KtC

[iceyjr3]

oh yeah baby! thats what I'm talkin bout! Yum Yummy! FAVED!

[kooktocook]

A good recipe to keep handy, thank you. Have a great day, cheers! KtC

[GailPCooke]

Is heavy cream whipping cream?

[kooktocook]

yes! cheers, KtC

[1blesse]

Made this it was awsome then i tried it again last week and added 2 strips of bacon for extra flavor and hubby loved it...Thanks its so easy,fast and goooodddd

[kooktocook]

Bacon sounds good. Did you chop up the bacon or just lay the strips across? KtC

[1blesse]

lay 3 strips across ,gave it really good flavor(uncook bacon on top then put it in the oven)

[kooktocook]

Great tip to share, thank you! KtC

[love9boy]

can you use light cream instead? or even regular milk?

[kooktocook]

At least 10% (half and half). You could use regular milk but why not add onions, egg, flour and have scallop potatoes? The gratin is usually simpler yet richer in texture (and of course crispy on top). Scallop tend to be more saucy. Both are good. cheers! KtC

[mmdghr]

omg yummmmmmmm !!!!!

[kooktocook]

oh, yeah! :) KtC

[Maangchi]

It looks awesome as usual. Thanks!

[kooktocook]

and thank you! KtC

[RagingConflagration]

Daaaay-um dat looks good!

[kooktocook]

thanks, I enjoyed it :) cheers! KtC

[love1to1fish]

hey bro can you do a breaded chicken vid thx cheers

[kooktocook]

Hi, I probably have something already or similar. However, I will varify and add to teh list. I have a breaded pork chop one. My chicken other than seasoning qould be similar. thanks for the idea, cheers! KtC

[simbayukiwolf]

No cinnamon(questionmark)

[fsp394]

cinnamon or nutmeg?

[simbayukiwolf]

cinnamon.

[kooktocook]

nutmeg in a scallop potato perhaps. cheers! KtC

[kooktocook]

I would add cinnamon if it was a sweet potato recipe. r

[albob12345]

More Cheese!!! XD!!!

[kooktocook]

It could have used more (and variable) cheese. Never have enough cheese :) KtC

[YaoMingLily]

Mmm! I want some! But I haven't made the candy yet... You know, that candy?

[kooktocook]

More candy soon :) KtC

[YaoMingLily]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[choco33333333]

LOOKS SO GOOD!

im just gonna stick with my chips from halloween lol

just kidding,

i do have some shopping to do though

[kooktocook]

potato! cheese! :) KtC

[choco33333333]

YES YES!

and lots of it!

[kooktocook]

me too :)

[koolbossjock]

looks so good BUT What can you sub Heavy cream with (fat and lots of it) and still get the same taste.Thnx in advance.

[kooktocook]

go no lower than 10%mf on the cream. (it then becomes more scallop potato). This is a 'heavy' dish, no doubt about it. The rich cream and choice of cheese makes it. (and how well the 'gratin' is done, without burning). cheers! KtC

[koolbossjock]

Cool .not sure what 10% Mf means though.I wish the world had a standard for this stuff as we are taught stupid in This country.LOL.

[kooktocook]

milk fat percentage (of butter)

80% = butter

36% = heavy cream (whipping cream)

18-30% = table cream (coffee)

10% = half and half

3-4% = Whole milk (N.A. Standard)

1-2%= low fat milk

less 1% = skim milk

:) cheers! KtC

[IdkScapeFilms]

excellent, ill try this tomorrow :) just need garlic, and heavy cream.

[kooktocook]

as low as half/ half 10%, after that it will lose richness and become more 'watery'. cheers! KtC

[gcarped]

You might give evaporated skim milk a try. It is nice and thick and creamy, and also fat-free. Or even maybe a combination of it and half and half.

[IdkScapeFilms]

hmmm ill have to try that also... ill make this for thanksgiving, or this sunday's potluck dinner :)

[mariachris]

Oh looks good =)

Hey KtC do you have any recipes coming up for Thanksgiving? I want to do a side dish with green beans but not the usual Green bean cassarole...Any ideas?

[kooktocook]

How about a simple steam/ boil bean with a sauce of season butter with saute almonds? (melt butter, add toasted almonds, pepper/salt. drizzle/ pour over steam/ boiled fresh green beans) yum. add a squirt of lemon for 'zest'. cheers! KtC

[mariachris]

Sounds great thanks...This year the who family is coming down for turkey day so gotta make things great!

[AidanSpeaks]

coolio

[kooktocook]

oh, yeah!