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Autumn Potato Gratin + a @BHG Cookbook Giveaway!!

November 7, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 66 Comments

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Layers upon layers of potatoes, leeks, butternut squash and Fontina cheese, this Autumn Potato Gratin needs to be on every Thanksgiving table this year! Don't miss this fabulous recipe.

So, whether we’re ready or not, the holidays are upon us!! Christmas trees and lights are out everywhere (even though we still have Thanksgiving coming up) and sometimes, if you listen closely, you’ll hear holiday music in the stores. Seriously.

I’ve officially moved my “Halloween” Pinterest board to the bottom of my page and now “Thanksgiving” is reigning towards the top! Do you have your Thanksgiving menu set?

Layers upon layers of potatoes, leeks, butternut squash and Fontina cheese, this Autumn Potato Gratin needs to be on every Thanksgiving table this year! Don't miss this fabulous recipe.

Recently, I attended the Cooking Experience weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted by Better Homes and Gardens at their headquarters. It was fabulous. Not only did we get to meet a lot of the editors, and Gayle Butler!, but we also attended sessions on how to set a Thanksgiving Day table, great slow cooker recipes, desserts for the holidays and there was even a quick knife skills 101 class.

While we were there, we got to tour the offices, the test kitchens, walk through the amazing prop room. .  (and it’s gigantic), and we also walked down a hallway that had all of the covers of every Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

Better Homes and Gardens Prop Room

Did you know there’s a new edition out? The 16th edition, folks! Since 1930, the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book has been the go-to cookbook in millions of homes across America. Now completely updated and revised, the 16th edition includes everything from beloved classics to hot new recipes!

Better Homes and Gardens NEW Cook Book, the 16th Edition

Better Homes and Gardens NEW Cook Book, the 16th Edition

Better Homes and Gardens NEW Cook Book, the 16th Edition

This book covers everything from Cooking Basics to Appetizers and drinks, Beans Rice and Grains, Breads, Cakes and frosting, Candies, canning and freezing, casseroles, cookies and bars, holiday favorites, meat, pasta, pie and tarts and more!! This is 658 pages of delicious.

Better Homes and Gardens NEW Cook Book, the 16th Edition

Better Homes and Gardens NEW Cook Book, the 16th Edition

And one of you get a chance to WIN this fabulous cookbook. .  But before I get to the giveaway, I have to share the Autumn Potato Gratin recipe I made from here, page. 362. You guys, this gratin is SO good!!! The secret? There are thinly sliced potatoes, butternut squash, leeks and fontina cheese inside. oh yeah.

Leeks

Fontina Cheese

Layers upon layers of potatoes, leeks, butternut squash and Fontina cheese, this Autumn Potato Gratin needs to be on every Thanksgiving table this year! Don't miss this fabulous recipe.

This Autumn Potato Gratin needs to be on every Thanksgiving table this year . . seriously. Don’t miss this recipe!

Print Recipe

Autumn Potato Gratin

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time1 hr 50 mins
Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 10
Author: Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

  • 4 medium yellow-flesh potatoes unpeeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, halved and seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek 1 large
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces Fontina cheese freshly grated (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 3-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Layer half each of the sliced potatoes, butternut squash, and leeks in prepared dish. Sprinkle with half each of the sage, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Sprinkle with half the cheese and repeat layers. Pour the heavy whipping cream over the top. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake, covered, for about 80 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 30 more minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and top is golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Recipe re-published here with permission.

 

THE GIVEAWAY!!
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Also, check out this awesome post from I Am Baker on the Better Homes and Gardens Cooking Experience weekend:

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And this one from Grandbaby Cakes!

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And this fabulous recap from Julianne from Beyond Frosting! If Better Homes and Gardens hosts another Cooking Experience next year, I’m going again!!!

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Disclosure: This is not a paid sponsored post. I did receive a copy of the cookbook to review and test recipes. This giveaway is sponsored by the cookbook’s publisher.

 

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Comments

  1. Zainab+@Blahnik+Baker says

    November 7, 2014 at 4:33 am

    It is sad the holidays is here! SO not ready but I am so ready for all the holiday foods!! This gratin looks delicious. Need to try! I love hot cocoa with peppermint (is that a food?)

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      oh hot cocoa is totally a food!!! 😛

      Reply
  2. Jolena @TheRubyKitchen says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:36 am

    This potato gratin is definitely in order for Thanksgiving this year!

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:42 am

    I’m a traditionalist! I love dressing during the holidays!

    Reply
  4. Liz+S. says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:14 am

    My favorite holiday foods and dishes are roasted brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted chicken… love the roasted goodness. And of course some baked goods, like blondies or a traditional pumpkin pie.

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:16 am

    O.M.G. You did NOT go to the BHG headquarters!! All of those props!!! I could live there and be quite happy. That cookbook sounds amazing….I’m pretty sure it contains every recipe you’d ever need ever. Plus I love that it’s in a binder so the pages lie flat AND you can take out whatever recipe you’re cooking from!

    This gratin…wow. It has everything I love about fall in it!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks so much Joanne. . I love this cookbook for exactly all the reasons you mentioned. . the binder is freaking awesome!

      Reply
  6. Jeanette|Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Love that picture of you and all the props! This gratin looks to die for!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      haha, thanks Jeanette!! it was fun being in there!!

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Gorgeous recipe and that book is fabulous!!!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Amanda, thank you again for the hook-up!!

      Reply
  8. Chelai says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Homemade cranberry sauce

    Reply
  9. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Oh my GOSH. You got to go in the prop room at BHG?!! By the looks of it, I think I would just have to live there. And I’m definitely gonna have to get my hands on that new book! Love anything BHG. 😀
    And this gratin sounds so so good! I am in total comfort-food right now, so all that cheesy goodness is calling my name! Pinned.

    Reply
  10. Deborah says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:53 am

    I just got a copy of this cookbook and CANNOT wait to dive in! BHG is one of my favs. And this looks SO good!!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      You will love this cookbook, Deborah!!!

      Reply
  11. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Gratin looks amazing. Love the autumn spin you’ve put on it.
    Great giveaway too!

    Have a fab weekend!

    Reply
  12. Marissa+|+Pinch+and+Swirl says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Where to begin?! The BH&G binder cookbook was my first cookbook ever and is still a go-to for the basics. + I’m swooning over that prop room! + So making this gratin – love everything about it! + Cranberry Cherry Chutney is always on our holiday table!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      Marissa, Cranberry Cherry Chutney sounds fabulous!!

      Reply
  13. Maria|Pink+Patisserie says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:49 am

    What a stunner! I’m in love with gratins of all kinds!

    Reply
  14. Lisa+@+Healthy+Nibbles+&+Bits says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Oh my gosh, I want to LIVE in that prop room! Ok, maybe not, but I would like to borrow a few things from there! I’m LOVING all that cheese in this gratin!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  15. Marcie says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I love making gratins — they’re so special! I love the leeks and fontina cheese that you used. Delicious! And the cookbook looks amazing!

    Reply
  16. Candice says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I love roasted sweet potatoes.

    Reply
  17. Jessica | Saucy Pear says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I feel so behind because I’m just now starting my Thanksgiving menu planning… I’m usually working on this MONTHS in advance! Maybe this gratin needs to go on the list – everyone would love it!

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Oh, such memories…as this was the cookbook I used to teach myself to cook! The recipes were always foolproof and easy enough for a teen to use and the recipes good enough for the adults to enjoy. I love making the desserts, but sampling the special salads!

    Reply
  19. Zenetta says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    My favorite holiday dish is cornbread. I only make it for the holidays because it is so rich, it is filled with honey and butter and I can only eat it once a year.

    Reply
  20. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Oh I’m ready for the holidays!!! Potato gratins are like the holy grail of potato dishes to me, I can’t get enough of them, especially around the holidays!! Yum!

    Reply
  21. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    THAT is one heck of a huge prop room! WOW! What an amazing weekend this was!

    Reply
  22. Linda+|Brunch+with+Joy says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    So glad you enjoyed your trip, Alice and hope I can join in next year. And happy that holidays is just around the corner 🙂

    Reply
  23. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Mmmmm! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving…this will be on my table this weekend…I already have the squash! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Gregory says

    November 7, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Mac and Cheese….Yum!

    Reply
  25. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    That cookbook is a definite must have – a classic for every kitchen! For me, I want my brussels sprouts with apple and bacon for the holidays. Just can’t get enough!

    And your gratin looks delicious!

    Reply
  26. Cynthia says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I love baking a variety of cookies and giving them as gifts.

    Reply
  27. Anne says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I’ve had a couple of different versions of the BHG cookbook over the years. My current one is a small fat paperback, which I would love to replace with this updated binder version!

    As for holiday foods, I’d have to say that I love them so much that I don’t limit them to the holidays! I cooked a turkey dinner last week, and this weekend I’ll be making the obligatory turkey stock and turkey soup. I didn’t make dressing this time, though; I thought I’d hold off and make a big batch to go with the turkey I’ll be making for Thanksgiving, just to make the holiday special.

    Reply
  28. Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+cakes) says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Yummy girl! This looks beyond my wildest dreams delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe seriously!

    Reply
  29. Love CompassionateLee says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    What a fun adventure and a tasty recipe! Thanks and enjoy a wonderful weekend, Alice 🙂

    Reply
  30. Lauren+G. says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    My favorite holiday dishes are cornbread stuffing, green rice, and pumpkin chiffon pie

    Reply
  31. Kelly says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Yay, the BHG event sounded like so much fun, love that pic of you in the proper room! 🙂 This gratin looks so delicious! I have no self control when it comes to cheesy potatoes and butternut squash – so comforting and perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  32. Tami says

    November 8, 2014 at 4:11 am

    This looks delicious. I am looking forward to turkey and dressing. And trying a new side or two. Not looking forward to the dishes.

    Reply
  33. Carla S says

    November 8, 2014 at 4:56 am

    My favorites are southern macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, garlic cheese biscuits, mashed potatoes, and herb stuffing.

    Reply
  34. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Looks amazing!! I’m a huge sucker for cheesy potatoes in any form they may take, and gratin is one of the best! As for holiday foods, I’m (surprisingly) totally all about the savory foods. Side dishes (like this potato gratin!) are definitely my favorite part of holiday meals.

    Reply
  35. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Sounds like you had a great time at the event! And this potatoes look amazing! Such a perfect dish for Thanksgiving, especially with all that cheese!

    Reply
  36. Maggie says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:09 am

    OMG, the prop room is awesome! It’s a dream and far far away! Wish I can go to the fancy event too some day in the future, sounds so cool.
    Love the potato gratin. It’s one of my favorite dishes and your photo looks awesome 🙂

    Reply
  37. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    November 8, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I love that picture of you from the prop room! I just got a copy of the cookbook in the mail and spent and hour flipping through it, I didn’t even get halfway yet!

    Reply
  38. Kelly - A Side of Sweet says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    All of these recipes look OUTSTANDING, but what really has me blown away is all those food photography props! It’s like heaven!

    Reply
  39. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    November 8, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Everyone should have that cookbook! It should be issued to people when they leave home 🙂 OMG, that prop room – I have most of my props shoved on to one big shelving unit in a spare room but it is overflowing. I think I could almost fill a room! It’s got to stop.

    These potatoes look amazing. I’ve never tried combining potatoes with butternut squash but it sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  40. Karen+@+The+Food+Charlatan says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Love the look of the new cover! We’ve had different versions of this book in my family for years and years. Love the butternut in this gratin!!

    Reply
  41. Heather B says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    I love making desserts especially peppermint desserts like cakes, pies and cookies. My favorite would be peppermint cheesecake!

    Reply
  42. ATasteOfMadness says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I love making cookies. So many cookies for the holidays 🙂

    Reply
  43. Madeline says

    November 9, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Cornbread and sweet potato pudding!

    Reply
  44. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    November 9, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    At our house, Thanksgiving is all about the stuffing. But I’m really loving your potato gratin. Usually we have mashed potatoes but I may have to cook a gratin this year.
    What a fun event. I am so jealous of those shelves of food props!

    Reply
  45. laurasmess says

    November 9, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    This looks incredible Alice, such a warming and delicious Autumn/fall dish!!! We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia (as you probably know) but I do enjoy reading everyone’s thanksgiving recipes when they come along. I hope that you and the family have a wonderful celebration full of love, thankfulness and delicious food! Sending you hugs xxx
    P.S those prop shelves?!!!

    Reply
  46. Tonia from TheGunnySack says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Looks like you had so much fun. The recipe sounds delicious and I would love that cookbook! My fave holiday foods are the desserts!

    Reply
  47. Lauren says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:54 am

    My favourite holiday foods are the sweets! I was just washing out a bunch of holiday tins this morning so I can fill them with cookies for my family and friends. I know, I’m a bit of a keener seeing as it is still early November 🙂

    Reply
  48. christina says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    i love pumpkin pie!

    Reply
  49. Jaime says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Love it all!

    Reply
  50. Brooks says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Alice, a great read here and the Autumn Potato Gratin is completely swoon-worthy. The cheese…and the butternut squash…oh my! Loved the pics of you and the gang enjoying the premises at BHG. BTW, I have a hand-me-down BHG cookbook with the classic cover from the early 50s―a classic.

    Reply
  51. barbara+n says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:46 am

    I love anything pumpkin and my family favorite is pumpkin trifle

    Reply
  52. Eva says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Your autumn gratin looks so yummy ! Your meeting looks so fun ! I’m not ready for Christmas 😉

    Reply
  53. Alice says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    What a treasure of terrific recipes, to accompany your amazing experience no less! I have a friend who is completely nuts about BHG here in Australia, I know she’d get pretty excited by a tour like that to the home land one day!!! Looks fab and yes, to cheesy gratin potato anything!!!

    Reply
  54. Annette says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Some of my favorite holiday dishes are Cranberry Chutney, Pumpkin Pie, and Cornbread Dressing.

    I love this au gratin recipe and plan on making it soon. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Reply
  55. ashley+alderink says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    My favorite recipes is all about deserts and sweets.

    Reply
  56. Gina Gallagher says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I love Sweet Potato Pie and Homemade Cranberry-Orange Sauce.

    Reply
  57. Hannah grayboff says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:35 am

    How many days ahead could you make this? Would this dish freeze well?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Hi Hannah, I would try to make this only 1-2 days prior. You can totally freeze this. In fact, I have one in the freezer now! My only comment, unless you have a huge freezer is – I have to cut mine up to wrap and freeze so aesthetically, it won’t be the same. But taste-wise, it’s still good! let me know if you try this! 🙂

      Reply

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