Potatoes Au Gratin Question

[DampCharcoal]

I've never made this before. I've read a bazillion recipes and my question is this: Which works better, cooked potatoes in the oven for a short period of time or uncooked potatoes in the oven for a long period of time. Or is there any difference? I've already sliced the potatoes about 1/4" thick and haven't sliced the onions or made the cheese sauce yet. Any idears?

 

[amber]

I've always used uncooked potatoes and they turned out fine.

 

[DampCharcoal]

That's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks Amber!

 

[kitchenelf]

Yes, uncooked potatoes will give your cream mixture time to thicken too. If you have a mandolin it REALLY speeds up the process!

 

[DampCharcoal]

I don't have a mandolin, Elf. Not sure why, probably because I'm lazy. Heck, I haven't even purchased a food processor yet. My birthday is coming soon, maybe I should present a wish list to my folks!

 

[kitchenelf]

You won't regret a mandolin! Comes in quite handy more often than you think!