Amish Stove-Top au Gratin Potatoe Casserole

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I had to look up what au gratin even means, and it is a French (I figured) term referred to grated. So au gratin potatoes use grated potatoes. Although in this case, the potatoes are sliced, so this recipe is an example of how a recipe name can stay the same but the instructions evolve far from its original meaning.

Most versions are baked in the oven, but this version, which is popular in the Amish Cook's kitchen, is made on a stove-top. So you get a little bit different of a flavor profile with this super recipe!

❓ Why Are Stovetop au Gratin Potatoes Popular?

Well, this is an easy dish to make and because it can be made on the stovetop, if you are an Amish person in the summer without air-conditioning, it's nice not having to turn on your oven. Other qualities about this recipe that are loved:

• inexpensive
• easy to make
• easy to double or triple proportions to feed a crowd
• easy to spoon into a sealed container and transport.

📜 The Amish and Potatoes

Many Amish grow their own potatoes. Yes, the Amish communities in Maine really grow them since conditions there are so ideal for potatoes. But I've seen Amish people in places like Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio growing potatoes. Just all depends on how sandy your soil is and your local conditions.

Some of the top Amish communities for growing potatoes:

• Unity, Maine
• Rexford, Montana
• Centreville, Michigan

🥔 More Amish Potato Recipes

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BACON MASHED POTATOES:  Oh, wow.  Click here.

PARMESAN POTATOES:  Delicious.  Click here.

AMISH POTATO SALAD:  Can't go wrong with this! Click here.

HUBBY'S FAVORITE POTATO CASSEROLE:   This is a lucky hubby, because this sounds super! Click here.

🖨️ Full Recipe

Amish Stove-Top au Gratin Potato Casserole

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine Amish

Ingredients

  

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 large potatoes, sliced thin
• 1 large onion, sliced optional
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (opt)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup milk or cream
• 1 cup fried bacon bits (opt)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese of your choice

Instructions

 

• Melt butter in a 9 inch skillet.
• Layer potatoes, onions, bell pepper, salt and black pepper.
• Pour milk over it and sprinkle with cheese.

  Begin cooking on medium heat until cover is very hot.
• Reduce to low and cook 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
• Set lid ajar to allow some steam to evaporate and leave on low for another 5 minutes before serving.