20 Gratin Recipes to Put on Repeat

If you want to elevate your cooking, then give one of these gratin recipes a try. 

Gratin is a technique where you coat something in breadcrumbs and cheese, then heat the top until it’s nice and crispy.

In other words, it instantly turns a plain vegetable into liquid gold.

Gratin is one of those wonderful methods that allows you to achieve culinary perfection without much work.

Often all you need is cheese, butter, cream, and fresh herbs to make your gratin dreams come true. 

Tempted to give it a try? One of these gratin recipes will surely help you work magic in the kitchen.

1. Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise)

This silky dish is about to become a mainstay in your household.

If you’re craving some home-cooked comfort food, then what can be better than this recipe? 

It’s got everything, cheese, potatoes, butter, with just the right amount of thyme for some fresh herb flavor. 

Sometimes, the most basic dishes are the best, and this recipe is no exception.

2. Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower Gratin

Want to shake up your normal mashed potatoes? Then meet your new BFF, mashed cauliflower.

This recipe is the perfect accompaniment for any meal, plus, it’s packed with the vitamin-rich cruciferous veggie. 

The taste is out of this world with cheesy flavors in every mouthful.

Be sure you leave room for seconds because this is one mouth-watering dish.

3. Spinach Gratin

I’ve never seen a better way to sneak some greens into your diet than this spinach gratin.

This steakhouse classic tastes absolutely divine, with rich creamy flavors that will dance around on your palate 

It’s elegant, buttery, and makes the perfect side dish to steak, pork chops, or chicken.

If you want to transform your holiday fare, then this is the side dish for you.

4. Potato Gratin (German Kartoffelgratin)

After checking out this recipe, you’ll know how to concoct a foolproof potato gratin that will satiate any appetite.

The best part about this dish is how simple it is; you only need 6 ingredients to create this cheesy potato casserole.

While it takes a careful eye to prepare, the results are oh-so-worth it.

5. Collard Greens au Gratin

This recipe is what dreams are made of.

Imagine biting into the cheesy panko crust and being met with a lusciously decadent sauce. Sounds like heaven to me!

If you’re a fan of the Southern staple veggie, then make it the star of your holiday table by creating this tasty dish.

6. Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Okay, how beautiful does this dish look? Imagine the faces of your guests when you serve up this rainbow vegetable gratin? 

Not only does this platter look pretty, but the taste is out of this world.

How can you beat sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips bathing in a rich, velvety cream? 

If you’re stuck on ways to get some root veggies into your diet, this gratin makes it easy-peasy. 

7. Parsnip Gratin with Gruyere and Thyme

This vegetarian side dish will soon become your next Thanksgiving favorite. 

New to parsnips? The root vegetable might not be a household staple for you.

But one bite of this tasty meal, and you’ll write parsnips on your grocery list every trip.

This gratin melts in your mouth with every forkful. You’ll love the rich, herb creaminess that lies inside this side.

8. Summer Squash Tomato Gratin

This pretty platter will woo your dinner guests with its colorful display and savory flavor.

Not only is this dish a crowd-pleaser, but it’s also super easy to make.

All you have to do is chop and layer the veggies with cheese then bake.

It’s perfect for that transitional period between summer and fall, when the weather starts to cool and you’re craving a hearty meal for dinner.

9. Broccoli Au Gratin

This recipe makes the most sensational side at any holiday party.

If you’re a fan of anything broccoli and cheese related, then you’ll fall in love with this dish.

It’s full of amazing, crunchy, creamy textures that will blow your mind.

10. Fennel Gratin

If you have some leftover fennel in your crisper and don’t know what to do with it, then this recipe has the answers.

This fennel gratin combines the unique flavor of fennel with toasted breadcrumbs and gooey cheese.

It’s the perfect side that pairs perfectly with chicken or fish.

11. Endive Gratin

If you’re an endive skeptic, then this recipe will turn you into a believer.

The famously bitter vegetable turns into a sweet, nutty delicacy when roasted.

Mix that with layers of bechamel sauce and gruyere cheese for a delectable dish.

12. Gnocchi au Gratin

How can you make gnocchi any better? Include it in a gratin of course!

This gnocchi au gratin is completed by a velvety white cheese sauce to make this recipe utter perfection. 

It’s perfect for serving as an appetizer with toothpicks for picking at the gnocchi.

Be sure to include some crusty bread to soak up all the mouth-watering sauce. 

13. Leek Gratin

Searching for that perfect recipe to elevate your next brunch?

Well, look no further because this leek gratin is the ultimate seasonal side dish.

Serve this platter of crispy, creamy leeks alongside some eggs Benedict and a fruit platter. Your guests will beg for a return invite.

14. Creamy Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin

Craving a little bit of vegan comfort food? Then these potatoes au gratin will do the trick.

It can be hard to make gratin vegan, since it consists mostly of cheese, cream, and butter, but this recipe makes the impossible possible.

It calls for a combination of almond milk, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast.

It’s an ultimate plant-based potatoes au gratin that still holds up the original.

15. Creamed Corn Au Gratin 

Keep reading if you want a recipe that is sweet, savory, and creamy all at once.

That’s right, this creamed corn au gratin accomplishes the magnificent feat of carrying multiple flavors in every bite.

If you love creamed corn, then you’ll be obsessed with creamed corn au gratin.

16. Perfect Classic Potatoes Au Gratin (with Poblanos)

I get it, sometimes potatoes au gratin can taste a little bland.

That’s why adding roasted poblanos, like in this recipe, elevates this dish to another level.

The combination of cheesy goodness, spicy poblanos, and fresh herbs make this recipe a home run.

17. Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin 

If you’re searching for a dish that tastes like what grandma used to make, then this comforting recipe will put you on the train to cozy-town.

It’s easy to make if you have any leftover ham kicking around.

Pair it with frozen peas, sliced potatoes, and creamy bechamel for the ultimate culinary experience. 

18. Sweet Potato Parmesan Gratin

I’ve included a lot of potatoes au gratin on this list, but now get ready for sweet potatoes au gratin.

Unlike its blander sister, sweet potatoes allow even more flavors to shine through in every bite.

This gratin is a heavenly blend of sweet, savory, and smoky, all in one mouthful.

19. Butternut Squash Gratin 

How can comfort food get any better than this? 

If there’s one thing I love about the autumn season, it’s butternut squash.

The subtle spiced-sweet flavors go with just about anything and make every dish better.

That’s why this butternut squash gratin is so special. You’re able to get the best of the sweet-savory flavor combo in every bite.

20. Asparagus Gratin

This elegant dish makes the perfect side when the weather is starting to thaw out and everything is in bloom.

You’re going to love how the savory asparagus pairs with the nutty, aged gruyere cheese.

It’s the perfect addition to any Mother’s Day brunch or garden party.