Best Gratin Dauphinois Inspired By Julia Child Recipes

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ONION QUICHE OR GRATIN (ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD)



Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! I don't remember if I ever made this, but am posting it for safekeeping. For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust. The cook time does not include time for baking the pastry shell.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter (or try using less)
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs or 3 egg yolks
2/3 cup milk, cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below)

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook onions in butter over very low heat til tender and golden, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and let cool somewhat.
  • Add flour; cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat til well blended.
  • Gradually add onions and half cheese. Check seasoning.
  • Pour into pastry shell or baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
  • NOTE: To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 969.3, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 13.7

MUSHROOM QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD



Mushroom Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I adore Julia's recipes but tend to simplify them by omitting some of the details and using less butter. I also use milk instead of cream and find it rich enough for my taste. When I make this dish, I usually omit the crust (the "gratin" version).

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 inch) pastry shells (for quiche)
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons yellow onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (orig recipe used cream, can even use skim milk)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
  • To make the mushroom filling:.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
  • Saute mushrooms in butter until they exude their juices, the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are starting to brown slightly.
  • Mix together mushrooms, onion, salt and lemon juice; set aside.
  • Beat together eggs, milk, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in mushroom mixture. Check seasoning.
  • Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

SALMON GRATIN (ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD)



Salmon Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) image

This recipe can also be made with seafood. This is how I make it using canned salmon. The pastry crust is optional. Now that I am using almond milk (I like Almond Breeze), I will probably use that to replace the milk or cream. The cook time does not include baking time for the optional pastry shell.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup boiling milk, cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) or 1/4 cup vermouth (optional)
juice, from salmon can (if any)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups canned salmon, flaked (a few small chunks are OK)
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/4 cup gruyere cheese
mushrooms, sauteed in their own juice (optional) or lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook onion in butter over low heat about 5 min or so - do not brown. Add flour, cook 2 minutes without coloring.
  • Off heat, beat in boiling milk, wine (if using), salmon juice (if using), and seasoning. Boil several minutes to thicken. Thin to medium consistency with 4-6 T. additional milk. Taste for seasoning. Fold salmon (and mushrooms, if using) into sauce, check seasoning.
  • Spread in 8" shallow baking dish or cooked pastry shell. Sprinkle on the cheese.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, or til top is nicely browned.
  • Note: You can also add extra ingredients such as peas, diced hard boiled eggs, etc. to the casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 278.7, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.7

SPINACH QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD



Spinach Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
  • Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
  • Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
  • Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.4

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