Mashed Potato au Gratin | Food Wishes

This spectacular mashed potato au gratin features my favorite potato side dish, buttery mashed potatoes, topped with my other favorite potato side dish, cheesy potatoes au gratin. This amazing potato side dish will impress your guests like few others. Enjoy!
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[@ceciliaho4708]

Made this recipe for thanksgiving and for the first time in potato history, we managed to finish them before the turkey! No Leftovers. Everyone was impressed with the taste and look. I was impressed that I made this. Home run

[@Head-ck4hu]

6000 years of civilization and no one has ever thought of this. You are a genius.

[@ncoyne1]

Rubbish! My Mum was making this over 60 years ago, jeez,you Yanks are such wankers!

[@foodwishes]

You could also do a combo of mashed sweet potatoes on the bottom. Or stuffing!

[@coolcanoechic]

I’m making it tonight with cheddar and Parmesan cheese!

[@coolcanoechic]

Also, since this is a Chef John recipe, I will be using my beautiful garden potatoes for this.

[@TopCat2021]

potatoes over stuffing sounds delicious.

[@lindainparis7349]

Use kéfir(fermented milk) instead of milk to sharpen sweet potatoes?

[@coolcanoechic]

@@TopCat2021 I’ll second that!

[@traderkaz]

And this is why you are King of the KZbin Chefs. 👍👍

[@kingpickle3712]

[@Bonzulac]

This is the greatest potato side dish ever invented.

[@Timsontheguy]

I might have not expressed this first when viewing you. But you are the reason I love cooking today. I caught my interest in my youth with your ciabatta recipe. I then learned too cook eggs in various ways. Since my earlier teen days, I have always followed your videos and you are the reason my special interest is cooking. Seriously, you are an inspiration. I recently even adapted your ciabatta recipe too my own ways of methods of cooking, it turned out perfect. Will probably use this gratin recipe to woo a lady some day. From Sweden with love, thank you chef John.

[@DoctorMangler]

Food Wishes has made a big difference in my cooking too. I also follow 'Chef Jean Pierre' and a butcher channel called 'The Scott Rea Project'. Between the three of them my cooking is totally different now than it was five years ago. If you want to try Mexican dishes there's a couple I like called 'Villa Cocina' and 'Cooking Con Claudia'. I'm not great with the Mexican foods yet, but I can put together a whole dinner from scratch now. The butcher channel is great to go into detail on things like deboning birds or making turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken stuffed with... a few more birds. Take care Sweden!

[@contacthigh8571]

He doesn’t care enough to respond :(

[@TheZooloo10]

You know. I've always said, "my mashed potatoes don't have enough potato, or crusty crispy cheese." The solution to my woes have finally presented its self. Can't wait to make this next week and blow my in-laws mind's

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

This would look so nice in individual ramekins, too. So pretty.

[@etherdog]

Brilliant idea!

[@RYN988]

Very good idea!

[@spliffin5300]

I love how much time you spent talking about knife technique. That’s why you’re my (and so many others) favorite foodtuber - you don’t just explain what you’re doing, but WHY you’re doing it - it makes learning so much more effective because we can apply these techniques to other recipes. You’re awesome, as always!

[@fionammorrison]

I love that too!

[@GummyBearWA]

My grandmother taught me how to make this dish 50 years ago. They have this tool to evenly and quickly slice potatos, it's called a Mandolin.

[@secretforreddit]

I'm 30 seconds in and I already know that I will absolutely be making this for Thanksgiving, and maybe just every week because they look utterly incredible!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Glad we are all on the same page, it really looks SO dynamic and made me hungry just imagining it! Chef John has come through with yet mother classic! ❤

[@andymercado6192]

I made your potatoes for Thanksgiving and they were a huge success. I made a couple of adjustments using cotija cheese with the Gruyere in the mash and some confit garlic. Thanks for all you do.

[@nyxcin1]

I think all versions Chef John mentioned would be a perfect dinner. Together. No turkey, stuffing, dessert. Just many different ways to flavor the mash/au gratin. Yum! Stunning!

[@mqureshi79]

I’m gonna make this as a Masala shepherds pie with roasted garlic in the mash for Thanksgiving! Thanks for the inspiration Chef John!

[@elvy5]

OK I must say it! With last few videos you are bringing your recipes to a whole new level!!! I thought you were great before now I am speechless. Incredible! When you think chef John's recipes are perfection but then you see him outperforming himself!!! Wow ❤ greetings from Miami

[@karentarin3235]

I love your content and have made several recipes. I look forward to making many more. I have a mini farm and several types of animals. Now, every day when I go to feed my critters, I "add cool fresh water" to their bowls. I can't get it out of my head. You are my favorite chef! Thank you for everything you do.

[@robertodelbusto6544]

I have learned so much from Chef John over the years. This is going to be this year’s potatoes in Thanksgiving, thank you.

[@mothman5114]

I just want to say, I've been watching and learning from your content for nearly a decade now and nothing brings me more joy then watching your technique videos. You're like the Bill Nye The Science Guy of Cooking🥰

[@jamieparker3317]

Chef John is a master of many things. Not overselling a recipe is not one of them.

[@NN-fz4pd]

Double negative.. so... Over selling a recipe is one of them?

[@freeto9139]

You're the bomb 💥 Mr. Au Gratin - John!

[@fionammorrison]

😂 nice rhyming joke like Chef John 👨‍🍳

[@colleenschaefer5333]

It’s like a dream come true, except I never dreamed this in my wildest dreams! I can’t wait to try this! Thanks Chef!

[@EricLBoone1]

Dang it Chef John…i’m in charge of Mashed potatoes for thanksgiving, and I had your original recipe all ready to go. Now I have decisions to make 🤔

[@twveach]

Hey hey!! I got mashed potatoes too!!!! I’m definitely doing this instead!!!!! No one has ever seen this before!!! THEY will be sorry they just asked me to do potatoes!!!! Imagine the look on their face!!!! I’m doing it

[@maui_wowie_]

I mean... LOOK AT THIS! For me it will be a easy decision! 😂

[@Avendesora]

Sounds like the perfect opportunity to make you-sized batches of both ahead of time, as a treat :) then you can decide which to make for everyone else.

[@paulwagner688]

Chef's pommes puree or this. My recommendation is after you put the sliced potatoes on, add cream before the cheese. You won't regret it.

[@lorrie2878]

@@Avendesora what is your address? I will taste test for you. 😁

[@pamben1964]

Thank you! I’m bringing this to my mom’s house for thanksgiving! 😊

[@paulredinger5830]

I made your pecan pie for my wife today. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing that one. I’m definitely going to try this one too.

[@Antsanc82]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I just made this today and I’m really excited about it! Love your channel chef!!! Cheers!

[@uwldluvme21]

Wow. This looks incredible! Can't wait to make it for Christmas

[@Earthy-Artist]

Thank you & Happy pre-Thanksgiving to you chef John! Making these potatoes for Thanksgiving next week! & I already made your sweet potato casserole that you posted recently -- yummy making it again for Thanksgiving!

[@jlsanford]

Thank you Chef John!!! I was searching for a new potato dish for Thanksgiving. Your formulas NEVER let me down!

[@dan797]

Exactly. This is on my menu for the holidays along with his blue cheese cold oven pop overs !

[@josephiroth89]

This is the most potato potato dish that ever potated. With this dish I can finally count to potato.

[@lolajacomino6574]

This is a recipe that I definitely need to make. Thank you for your work and time ❤

[@Marialla.]

I was looking for a vegetarian centerpiece option featuring potatoes, and you DELIVERED! Thank you so much!!

[@angelbear_og]

Is cheese vegetarian?

[@DragonRiderShiru]

​@@angelbear_ogyes but not vegan. :)

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Looks like a perfect combination of flavors!

[@lindainparis7349]

C.J.'s potatoes, any style, are ALWAYS the best !!!

[@bobstains1934]

Possibly my favourite video to date! Thank you Chef John!

[@jessicahansen1288]

This looks absolutely fantastic. I am definitely making this sometime!

[@Kevin_747]

That's a stand alone meal for me. Great looking recipe Chef John.

[@thriftythrifter1166]

I made this today for Thanksgiving!!! It was a hit!! Absolutely delicious!!! I will make this over and over!! Thank you! ☺️

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

so good

[@johnlawson2179]

Thank you your videos are always welcome and enjoyable to watch.

[@eidontkehr4081]

imagine this on top of a shepards pie🤤

[@clairewright8153]

Or with onions and bacon 😊

[@etherdog]

Yes, I had that thought, too, but with cottage pie!

[@wheezysqueezebox7651]

​@@etherdogMe too! Cottage Pie is regularly served, at my house!

[@velocitygirl8551]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@shopwithaaron]

As a potatoe lover...Incredible!

[@Bille994]

This would be great for Christmas! In the UK we often make a root veg mash (with parsnip, potato, swede and carrot, white pepper, nutmeg and lots of butter), so a cheesy gratin topping would be a perfect addition to it. Definitely going to try this...

[@lorrie2878]

What is swede? I love parsnips. A little hard to find here in Arizona, USA.

[@Bille994]

@@lorrie2878 I think it's known as Rutabaga in the US :)

[@selinasnowdon2834]

Are you from the North of England? I’m from Yorkshire originally (living in Canada now) and it sounds like something we would make

[@drsteele4749]

Finally! Someone classy enough to know that nutmeg goes into Christmas mashies.

[@lorrie2878]

@@Bille994 classic for a root vegetable ensemble. I like them!

[@codylyoko5439]

I was skeptical about the potatoes on top but the final result sold me. I can't wait to try. Thanks, chef Ps. I'd love to see you do more live q&a. It's been years i feel

[@irishred3032]

Came out perfect! Everyone loved it

[@DoctorMangler]

I've made a lot of your recipes over the last couple years, this one looks so good I almost ran off to start it this morning. I love cooking for myself on Black Friday. My drunken family can go straight to hell, it's thanks giving to me and I'm thankful I made it through Thanksgiving without a DUI or an assault charge. So today I'll be having MY turkey, MY stuffing and MY mashed potatoes au gratin and I don't have a rabbit so there'll be nothing that resembles salad. Happy Black Friday!

[@MM-wi5dn]

Wow, some people wish they had a family. Some people wish they did not. Pretty sure for the most part, having one is better than not having one.

[@AudioTruyenLangQue]

Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe and for helping us take care of our health. Wishing everyone who is watching this video always healthy, peaceful, and happy❤

[@carterwoodson8818]

chef johns commentary gets better every year

[@asexualatheist3504]

What a great idea. I’m going to try this. Thanks

[@richardgraham7412]

Fantasticaly Beautifical!!! If those are not real words they should be, just to describe Chef Johns dishes! Thank You Chef John!!!

[@xverxverxverga]

You are Amazing chef John. Thanks for son much time you dedicate to make us cook better. 😊

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

this is my favorite dish ,cozy winter hug!!!!

[@stevelogan5475]

Chef John, never had a potato dish I didn't like as I am Irish, yes the stereotype is true, our # 1 staple food( unless the potato was rotten, lol those are nasty) this is an outstanding recipe dish & I have never eaten/ made this dish , but a must make now, Kudos Chef, btw, butter, Irish butter as it is the best in the world, finally allowed it to be sold in America, Wisconsin only , NO margarine garbage

[@michaelkukula5926]

Chef John, you’re a mad genius.

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

yes he really is i make so many of his recipes so easy luv him

[@dallasmartinfark]

I have watch Chef John’s videos so long my young daughters can easily mimic his tone and cadence

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

lol, thats adorable , I love him

[@getoverthyself]

YUM! I definitely will be tryng this soon Chef. Thank you for keeping me cooking and laughing! So glad to finally hear your name in your "recipe rhyme"❣ Perfect flow 😊

[@marymitchell8717]

This looks absolutely fantastic, I'm gonna try these for Christmas dinner! Thanks Chef!

[@kirbyw.3451]

Potatoes with Potatoes...and some dairy. Lumpy, fluffy heaven. Yep, really think the "best recipe ever" award belongs to Chef John.

[@bruuen]

Amazing dish! 5 stars! Did this for Christmas as a fun alternative to mashed. I thought potatoes on top of potatoes might be a bit plain, but the crispyness on top and the flavors of the cheese along with good proportions of butter cream and chopped garlic salt and pepper in the mashed made this dish come together beautifully. I also tossed the sliced potatoes in a bit of olive oil and spices prior to stacking them on top. This will be a winner for future gatherings! Thanks chef John for the great recipe!

[@sampelletier5083]

Looks gorgeous. Thanks for posting!

[@zitamariebadrov9578]

Wow!! Thank you Chef John! This is a wonderful recipe for my Thanksgiving menu!

[@keithaustin8113]

This was pretty good today. I did yukon golds for the mash, and russets for the scalloped top. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@DoctorMangler]

That's funny you used yukons for mashed and russets for scalloped.... I was thinking exactly the opposite! I'll have to try your way and see how it comes out. I used russets for the whole thing and it came out pretty nice. It was hard to let it go the last few minutes on baking (it looked too dark at first) but it was worth it to let the edges blacken up a bit. Thanks for the idea, can't wait to try it!

[@donleyp]

Chef John, if there was any doubt before this definitely proves that you do have high-end culinary skills.

[@meblackorchid1]

Best recipe ever. Made this tonight and fell in love ❤

[@patphares6258]

Chef John is tops…always and forever!

[@muenimuli]

It’s so enjoyable watching your videos 😂 your jokes are just the best and culinary expertise goes without saying. My favorite chef 💯

[@criticalmass181]

Fantastic, John. Love it!

[@maui_wowie_]

I made it yesterday together with an steak and some basic salat. And oh boy! It was so simple and so good!

[@DoctorMangler]

I was surprised how fast the mashed potatoes au gratin came together too. Very easy.. I had to be careful not to pull it out of the oven too soon, I did let it blacken up around the edges and you could see the middle had boiling oil action going on and they came out perfect. I was a pig and peeled all the scalloped potatoes off the mashed potatoes and ate those first.

[@vaskoobscura_]

OMG I made this tonight and it was amazing. The textures between the crunch and soft with the butter it was soooooo good. Thanks for the recipe.

[@symrapowell4308]

Lmao not after giving them an unnecessary stir and splashing water on the stove 🤣😂🤣 I love it!

[@fionammorrison]

Half of the time I think he does this to show oops you can make a tiny mistake because a lot of the time there's things like this, or using a bowl that is slightly small, or melted butter first.

[@lyndaemge3486]

I cannot wait to make this......I would have never of thought! Thank you!

[@rebeccahirias5730]

Chef John...you have outdone yourself!!

[@stabakoder]

I greatly appreciate the Thanksgiving side dish idea.

[@WeekendWarrior92]

2:42 My Polish grandma always uses Sour Cream in her mashed potatoes, it adds some richness but doesn't add as much sweeteness as a regular cream.

[@jeannetaylor2217]

OMGOSH!! This looks absolutely fabulous Chef 💕🙏🙏

[@joshuabrunetti2001]

I was conflicted on whether to make au gratin or mashed this year... Chef John you just saved Thanksgiving

[@hazelb7218]

I love this x thank you Chef John x

[@pzakielarz]

This was a big hit! Thank You!

[@terryg4415]

Oh my, looks wonderful!

[@TG-ir1kk]

Oh me, oh my those look AMAZING!!!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Okay, this is getting added to the Christmas meal this year

[@leggingsarepants3175]

I made these today and OH MY GOD THEY ARE MY FAV!!!!

[@tenzhitihsien888]

This looks amazing. And easily moddable. Two of my favourite qualities.

[@user-nn9zw3jz1l]

Tried these Mashed potatoes au Gratin for the first time two weeks ago. We have had them every weekend since. So Good!

[@larsnordstrom364]

this looks fantastic, going to give it a try this weekend.

[@peraltarockets]

Everyone at our Thanksgiving dinner loved this, thank you!

[@PurringMyrrh]

Ooooooohhhhhh, this is for sure going down every Christmas from now on! Can't stray from the original mash for turkey day, but the only musts for Christmas are prime rib and yorkshire puddings and everything else is random until then. Now the musts will include this as well!😍🤤🤤

[@DoctorMangler]

Just put out both, but I agree I do like just plain simple white mashed potatoes with a great gravy!

[@deehill6266]

Thanks for giving, Chef

[@nutz13_]

i've always liked potatoes but then after being vegan for 10 years i really REALLY developed a true LOVE for potatoes. Now that i'm back on meat and dairy, this recipe sounds like absolute heaven!! super stoked to make this. nothing beats cheesy, roasty & mashed potatoes 🤤 thanks for the great video!

[@bula288]

Out of curiosity, what made you go back?

[@sanlewis6068]

Those are the prettiest potatoes I have ever seen!!!!

[@tbc27Z]

Dang. Those look so good! Definitely going to make this dish.

[@ljc9337]

Looks amazing!

[@lizzyanthus1]

Love your videos, and this looks like another winner! Yum!

[@garynovosel3726]

Thanks! Added this to this year's Easter meal. Next year I'll need to make more. It went over so well there were no leftovers!

[@jparker6421]

Definitely will be trying this!

[@maurad5378]

Oh my that looks so good!

[@lisajensen1843]

You start talking and I start smiling!! Love and your recipes! From Star, Idaho👩‍🌾👩‍🎨🐴

[@dmitry93-year-old49]

An awesome twist, love it

[@amrinssmcprivatelimited7637]

Chef John is love!!!!!!!

[@user-lu1nv2vd8c]

These mash potatoes were out of this world . Plan to do it for Thanksgiving .

[@juliepritchett5537]

Thank you for this wonderful recipe. My mouth was watering as I was watching you make it. You are a genius. Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless you.

[@Lolo-bk3ul]

As a potato lover, this is the best conbo !!