Brainy Swiss Style Au Gratin with Lamb Patties...

 

Potatoes Au Gratin are a real family comfort food; and yes, there is a difference between scalloped and au gratin potatoes...Scalloped potatoes traditionally do not include cheese, though some newer recipes might add cheese as a modification. Au gratin potatoes, on the other hand, calls for cheese in between each potato layer, as well as on the top of the dish. Au gratin potatoes also use breadcrumbs.

Making au gratin potatoes involves cutting potatoes into thin rounds, coating in all-purpose flour, and layering them in a casserole dish with cheese: Swiss, Gouda or Sharp Cheddar between each layer. Top with a few pats of butter and breadcrumbs to bake until golden brown.

As for lamb patties... easy peasy! Buy ground lamb and make into hamburger style patties to gently pan fry until pink and juices run as you pat them down while in the skillet. Serve with a green vegetable.  

Place a few pats of butter and then top with the breadcrumbs to bake on 350f.

 ~ Tutti a Tavola!