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Article: Chef's table: potato preparation; picnic ham.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- January 19, 2004
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Byline: Jim Coleman
Q: What's the difference between au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes, and do you have a recipe for au gratin potatoes? I have bought both in box form and I don't think there is a difference between the two. Thanks.
_Zee A.
A: First things first: Put the boxes back on the shelf and walk away from that aisle in the store. Now that we can breathe easier, let's get to your question.
Yes, there is a difference between au gratin and scalloped potatoes. The key difference is in the "au gratin" part, because that term refers to foods topped with bread crumbs or cheese and then browned in the oven. Au gratin potatoes ...