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17 hearty gratin ideas to serve up with dinner

The tastiest way to serve up your veg this winter.

Creamy, cheesy and oh-so-delicious, a hearty gratin makes the perfect winter side dish. This famous French technique often requires a breadcrumb, egg and cheese mixture topped over your favourite veggies or meats before being beautifully baked til golden brown. Here, we’ve pulled together our best gratin recipes for your inspiration. There’s everything from a classic baked potato dish to a wonderfully creamy cauliflower version.

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POTATO AND THYME GRATIN

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Potato and thyme gratin

Potato and thyme gratin

Creamy and cheesy potato gratin, made with leftover roast potatoes, is here perfumed with sprigs of fresh thyme.

PROSCIUTTO & PEA PASTA GRATIN

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Prosciutto & pea pasta gratin

Prosciutto & pea pasta gratin

This prosciutto and pea gratin is like a gourmet macaroni cheese and is bound to be a hit with all the family.

POTATO AND ANCHOVY GRATIN

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Potato and anchovy gratin

Potato and anchovy gratin

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Potato gratin with tallegio

Potato gratin with tallegio

ROAST VEAL RACK WITH CELERIAC &POTATO GRATIN

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Roast veal rack with celeriac and potato gratin

Roast veal rack with celeriac and potato gratin

This tender roast rack of veal is coated in a mustard and herb crust then perfectly complemented with a celeriac and potato gratin.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

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Zucchini gratin

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

cauliflower gratin

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Cauliflower gratin

Cauliflower gratin

To many kids, cauliflower can be a pretty unexciting vegetable. Smothered with cheese and baked to crispy, golden perfection, well, that’s another story.

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Pumpkin gratin

Warm up with a creamy pumpkin and cheese gratin that can be served straight from the oven.

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Broccoli au gratin

Broccoli au gratin

The tastiest way to get more veg in your diet, take fresh broccoli and cover it with our tasty cheese sauce flavoured with miso for that umami tang.

BROCCOLI, PANCETTA and Blue Cheese Gratin

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Broccoli, pancetta and blue cheese gratin

Broccoli, pancetta and blue cheese gratin

Mild and tender broccoli is the perfect companion to this satisfying gratin, loaded with punchy blue cheese and salty pancetta for a side dish with an out-of-this-world flavour profile.

Chickpea and vegetable gratin

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Chickpea and vegetable gratin

This chickpea and veg gratin is the perfect vegetarian winter warmer. It’s a delicious way to pack in all those vegetables, topping off with beautiful melted tasty cheese.

fennel and leek gratin

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Fennel and leek gratin

Fennel and leek gratin

cauliflower and broccoli au gratin recipe

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Cauliflower and broccoli gratin

Cauliflower and broccoli gratin

Who doesn’t love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

Winter Vegetable Gratin

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Winter vegetable gratin

Winter vegetable gratin

This generous vegetable gratin, layered with two types of potato, a creamy white sauce and cheese, is a fantastic winter warmer.

Daikon and potato gratin

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Daikon and potato gratin

A daikon and potato gratin with spring onion, bay leaf and crushed garlic.

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Air fryer potato gratin

Air fryer potato gratin

Like potato bake – but fancy! With onions, gruyere cheese and cream, potato gratin in your air fryer makes it simple to add a touch of class to dinner

Potato gratin with caramelised onion

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Potato gratin with caramelised onion

Potato gratin with caramelised onion

Originally a French dish, this potato is all the better with rich and delicious caramelised onion.

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