Goat Gratin Recipes

GOAT CHEESE POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
• Arrange potato slices in a 8×15 baking pan or in small gratin dishes, arrange the slices in a way that small spaces are left (to allow the sauce to distribute evenly).
• Combine the milk, 1 cup of goat cheese, whole garlic cloves, egg, and salt in a blender and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Add the heavy cream to the blended mix and stir lightly, don't blend the cream or the sauce will become too thick, which keeps the sauce from seeping between the potatoes.
• Pour the sauce over the potatoes, it should barely cover them but should seep through the layered potato slices.
• Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until the top begins to golden.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining crumbled goat cheese, ground pepper and fresh herbs.
• Turn the broiler on and return pan to oven, broil for about 5 minutes or until goat cheese begin to brown.
• Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to solidify.

CAULIFLOWER-GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Layer the cauliflower, heavy cream, and the 3 cheeses in a medium casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

POTATO AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish with the butter.
• Make a layer of overlapping potato slices on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with half of the garlic and 1/3 of the goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, the remaining garlic, another 1/3 of the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Finish with a final layer of potatoes and the remaining cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour the heavy cream over the top of the potatoes and, using your hands, press to condense the layers slightly. Make sure the potatoes are all covered with cream.
• Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the gratin is bubbly and golden brown on top and the potatoes are cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Cut away the bottom of the cauliflower stem and trim off leaves. Cut cauliflower into 1/3 inch thick slices, letting the florets on the edges fall off. Toss all of it, including the bits that have fallen away, with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet in an even layer.
• Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring and flipping over the big slices after 8 minutes, until the slices are tender when pierced with a paring knife and the small florets are nicely browned. Remove from oven and cut large slices into smaller pieces. You should have about 2 cups. Transfer to a large bowl. Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
• Oil a 1-1/2 to 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Heat remaining oil over medium heat in a medium-size skillet or a wide saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and thyme and continue to cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, ground coriander seeds, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the sauce is fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add to bowl with the cauliflower and stir everything together. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese. Beat eggs, then add the remaining cheese and beat together until smooth. Pour over cauliflower mixture, making sure to scrape out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Dot top with small pieces of the remaining goat cheese and sprinkle on chives.
• Bake 30 minutes, until top is beginning to brown in spots. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY DANDELION GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow 5- to 6-cup gratin dish with the butter. Fill a 5- to 6-quart pot three-quarters full with water, add 2 tsp. salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Trim the greens of their lower stems and submerge the leaves in a large bowl of water, swishing to release any grit. Transfer directly to the boiling water and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste a leaf after 3 minutes; if it's still tough or stiff, cook for 1 or 2 minutes more. Drain and spread the greens out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a clean dishtowel to steam and release moisture, 10 to 15 minutes. Use the dishtowel to gently wring the greens and get rid of any remaining moisture. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, 3 Tbs. of the Parmigiano, and a pinch of salt. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream and garlic to a boil, about 5 minutes. As soon as the cream has come to a vigorous boil (but before it boils over), remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the lemon zest and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir well and remove the garlic cloves. Transfer the greens to a cutting board and chop them coarsely. Put them in a large mixing bowl and add the remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano and the goat cheese. Using your fingers, mix well. Spread the mixture in the prepared gratin dish. Pour on the cream and stir gently with a spoon to distribute evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top the gratin evenly with the breadcrumbs. (There will be a lot of liquid; some of the crumbs will dissolve in it. The liquid will reduce in the oven and the top crumbs will get crisp.) Bake the gratin until the crumbs are browned and the liquid has reduced below the crumb level (there will be a brown ring around the edge of the gratin), about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

GOAT CHEESE POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Spread the breadcrumbs out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and place on the middle rack of the oven. Toast the bread crumbs to a light golden brown. Remove from the oven to the workspace, when cool transfer to a small dish and reserve.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F Coat a 2-quart oven-proof casserole dish with non-stick oil spray.
• Combine the cream and garlic, in a pitcher or canning jar and set aside.
• Add the salt and pepper to a small dish and set aside.
• Peel the potatoes, and slice them 1/8-inch thick, using a mandolin or thin-bladed knife.
• Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices on the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle the potatoes with 1/3 of the salt/pepper mix. Dot the potatoes with 1/3 of the butter bits. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of thyme leaves. Distribute 1/3 of the goat cheese crumbles over the layer. Pour 1/2 cup of the cream mixture over the layer. Continue layering the potatoes, salt/pepper butter, thyme, cheese and the last of the cream mixture. You will have a total of 3 layers.
• Rip off a sheet of foil large enough to cover the dish and coat one side with oil spray and cover the dish, oil side down. Set the dish on a foil-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove the foil cover and insert a knife into the center of the casserole, if there is any resistance, re-cover with the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Transfer the dish to a workplace, remove and discard the foil. Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and distribute them evenly over the top of the potatoes. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the crumbs are a deep golden brown.

POTATO, SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil. Use a mandoline or chef's knife to slice the squash and potatoes into very, very thin slices, 1/8-inch thick or less. Place the sliced vegetables and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to combine. Place 1/3 of the squash and potato slices in and even layer in the bottom of the baking dish - no need to layer them squash-potato-squash; just spread them evenly - then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the goat cheese in large chunks. Repeat with another 1/3 of the vegetables, seasoning again with salt and pepper and topping with the remaining goat cheese. Finish by layering on the remaining vegetables and seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour the milk evenly over the entire dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top browns, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with the fresh basil or thyme, if using

GOAT CHEESE POTATO GRATIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Get a 9x13-inch baking dish (or something equivalent) and set it aside.
• To the medium saucepan, set over medium heat, add the butter. When melted, add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the flour and stir until combined with the butter; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently in order to prevent any lumps. Cook until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and mix in the Gruyère cheese, leaving 1/4 cup for the top. Stir until melted. Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. I added about 2 teaspoons of salt and a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.
• To the baking dish, add an even layer of the potatoes. Add a few spoonfuls of the cheese sauce and top with a few dollops of goat cheese. Repeat until you've worked through all of the potatoes and cheese sauce. Cover with foil and transfer to the oven to bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Remove the foil and sprinkle the last bit of cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown.

GOAT CHEESE POTATOES AU GRATIN + BROWNED BUTTER AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, melt butter and continue to let it sit on medium until it starts to bubble and you smell a nutty aroma - keep mixing and moving it around with your spoon to avoid burning it. You want it to turn a brownish color and give off that nutty aroma.
• When butter is browned add flour and mix together with butter.
• Add milk, garlic, rosemary, thyme and mix well.
• Then add goat cheese and mix until fully melted.
• Take larger casserole pan if you want thinner layers or a medium-sized casserole pan if you want thicker layers.
• Place half of your potatoes in bottom of sprayed pan.
• Take cheese sauce and pour approx 1/3 over bottom layer.
• Then layer the rest of your sliced potatoes.
• Then pour the remaining sauce over potatoes.
• Place fresh thyme on top.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes at 400.*
• Check periodically - you want the tops to be perfectly browned.
• Serve immediately.

BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Remove the beets from the stems and greens. Set the greens aside for a moment and wash the beets. On a baking sheet lay a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil on it. Make sure it is large enough to hole the beets in one tightly sealed package. Wrap up the beets and roast them in the oven for 45 - 50 minutes until a knife can be inserted easily into a beet. Set aside to cool. reduve the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Lightly coat the inside of a baking dish with the butter and set aside.
• While the beets are roasting, prepare the beet greens: Thoroughly wash the stems and the greens, then place them on a dishtowel to drain. Remove the stems from the greens. Chop them int 1/2 inch pieces and reserve 2 cups of the chopped stems and reserve the rest for another use. Cut the beet greens into ribbons and place in a colander. Set aside.
• In a 12 inch sauté pan melt the butter in the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and the beet stems and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the beet greens and stir until wilted, 5 or 10 minutes. Cook and stir until all of the water has evaporated from the pan.Set aside.
• Make the Béchamel: Melt the butter over low heat taking care not to scorch it. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk until a paste forms. Slowly add the milk and whisk until smooth. Add the goat cheese and pecorino romano, whisk until incorporated. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• heat the pan with the greens and make sure all for the water has evaporated. Combine 1 cup of the béchamel into the greens and combine. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
• Peel the beets and thinly slice them with a knife or a mandoline. The slices should be no more than 1/8 inch thick.
• Line the baking dish with half of the beet slices. Spread the filling of greens, leeks and béchamel over the beet layer, topping this with the remaining beet slices. You should have a thick layer of beets on the top and botom of the gratin.
• Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the beets, scatter the remaining crumbled goat cheese and grated romano over the top of the gratin and bake in the over for 20 - 25 minutes until the top is brown and the gratin is bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 15 - 20 minutes before slicing.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN (GOAT CHEESE)

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 °F, and coat a 1-quart shallow baking or casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• Place the shredded zucchini in a bowl and add salt to taste, mixing well.
• This will be a seasoning as well as an agent to draw out moisture.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain the water that has collected at the bottom of the bowl.
• Heat 1 TBS olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet.
• Add the zucchini and black pepper to taste, and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until all the moisture has evaporated.
• If this goes well beyond 10 minutes, you may drain the zucchini and return to the skillet, but you really do want to get rid of all the moisture.
• Add the garlic, mix well and cook 5 minutes more, stirring as needed.
• Stir in the parsley and basil, and remove from heat.
• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
• Beat the eggs and goat cheese together in a bowl.
• This may be done with a whisk, but do try to break the cheese down into small bits and incorporate well with the eggs.
• Stir the cooled zucchini into the egg mixture, then spoon into the baking dish.
• Top with bread crumbs and drizzle the remaining TBS olive oil over the top.
• Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Arrange 4 slices of bread over the bottom of the baking dish, tearing to fit. Top with half the tomato slices. Sprinkle the garlic over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with half the chives. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the goat cheese or feta over the chives and drizzle with half of the oil. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing firmly to fit. Arrange remaining tomato slices on top, then sprinkle with the remaining chives, the parmesan cheese, and additional pepper to taste. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden and the tomatoes are soft.

POTATO GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In nonstick skillet cook leeks in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat, 20 minutes, or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• In bowl whisk 2 tablespoons of the milk into the flour. Whisk in remaining milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and garlic.
• Coat 2-quart casserole or au gratin dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange half the potato slices in dish. Sprinkle with leeks and goat cheese. Pour half the milk mixture over potatoes, leeks, and cheese. Layer remaining potatoes; pour remaining milk mixture over all. Cover with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 25 minutes more or until potatoes are tender. In small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes more or until topping is browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with parsley. Serves 8.

EGGPLANT GRATIN WITH ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place eggplant slices in a colander, sprinkle both sides with kosher salt, and allow to drain in the sink for 30 minutes.
• Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, herbes de Provence, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Pat eggplant dry and press between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Brush slices on both sides with olive oil mixture and place in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet.
• Broil eggplant in the preheated oven, turning once after browned, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking on other side until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 10- or 12-inch baking dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons panko over bottom and sides of dish.
• Cut eggplant slices in half crosswise on the diagonal and place half the slices in the prepared dish in a single layer. Layer bell peppers on top of eggplant. Arrange goat cheese slices over bell peppers. Season with black pepper and cover with remaining eggplant. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until gratin is heated through and golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Turn oven to broil and place gratin 4 inches from heat source. Broil gratin until breadcrumbs are crispy and brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

POTATO, SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish with a drizzle of olive oil. 2. Use a mandoline or chef's knife to slice the squash and potatoes into very, very thin slices, 1/8-inch or less. Toss the sliced vegetables with the 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. 3. Place 1/3 of the squash and potato slices in the bottom of the dish - no need to layer them squash-potato-squash; just spread evenly - then season with salt and pepper. Top with half of the goat cheese, scattered evenly in large chunks. Repeat with another 1/3 of the vegetables, seasoning again with salt and pepper and topping with the other 1/2 of the goat cheese. Finish by layering on the final 1/3 of the vegetables and seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. Pour the milk over the entire dish. Top with the parmesan cheese. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 more minutes, until the top browns. Scatter on the fresh basil, if using.

POTATO, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• In a heavy 5- to 6-quart kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions with thyme and salt and pepper to taste, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook, stirring frequently to keep from scorching, until golden brown. Remove kettle from heat.
• While onions are cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for potatoes. Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook 5 minutes from time water returns to a boil. Drain potatoes well in a colander.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. and lightly oil a 2- to 2 1/2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
• Arrange half of potatoes, overlapping slightly, in dish and season generously with salt and pepper. Cover potatoes with onions, spreading evenly, and top with goat cheese. Arrange remaining potatoes, overlapping slightly, over cheese and season generously with salt and pepper. Dot gratin with butter. Gratin may be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature, covered.
• Pour milk evenly over potatoes and bake 35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is golden. Gratin may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat gratin before serving.

ANNE'S GOAT CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the broiler.
• 2. Scatter the cheese on the bottom of the baking dish or dishes. Sprinkle with half of the herbs. Spoon on just enough tomato sauce to evenly coat the cheese. Sprinkle with olives and the remaining herbs.
• 3. Place the baking dish or dishes under the broiler about 3 inches (8 cm) from the heat. Broil until the cheese is melted and fragrant, and the tomato sauce is sizzling, 2 to 3 minutes.
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