Gratin recipes

Roast the butternut squash and cauliflower ahead of time and freeze it, then you can make this tasty vegetarian supper on a busy day later in the week

Dauphinoise can be a bit rich, so make it lighter by mixing stock with cream. It's just as creamy and indulgent, but a little less heavy.

Take brussels sprouts and cabbage to a new level with this festive gratin containing cream, cheese and a slug of sherry. Ideal for Christmas or Boxing Day

In this indulgent side dish, vegetables are layered up with a creamy sauce, caramelised onions, and flavours of nutmeg, garlic and thyme

A Scandinavian bake with herbs and butter - cutting the spuds really thin helps them to crisp up nicely

This hearty bake is slightly like dauphinoise, but bypasses the cream for a lighter finished product- Parmesan gives a crispy golden topping

Pickling the chard first gives it a very deep, robust flavour. Goes well with venison or a meaty fish like turbot or halibut cooked on the bone

This creamy, comforting side dish makes an indulgent accompaniment for roast pork

Rustle up a version of dauphinoise with seasonal vegetables baked with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese

This deliciously creamy Italian gratin dish is quick to prepare and uses only 5 ingredients

Double cream turns green and flavoursome chard into something super-indulgent – be sure to mop up all the gruyère sauce with some crusty bread

Layer thinly sliced potato, swede and parsnip then bake with a cream, garlic and Parmesan sauce for a decadent side dish

Layer up squash or pumpkin with a rich, creamy sauce and bubbling melted cheese to make this indulgent side dish – serve with a Sunday roast or sausages

Let chef Gordon Ramsay help you produce this delicious and rich starter

We used salmon and haddock in this creamy oven bake, but use your favourite fish of choice

Mix goat’s cheese with cheddar to adds a lovely depth of flavour without being overpowering in this kale and leek gratin. It makes a great side dish

Use up slightly stale bread to make the crunchy topping for this easy bake

This dish is easy to make and everyone loves a creamy, cheesy gratin. Pile in the greens with plenty of kale and broccoli, then top with parmesan

Simplicity is key to this slowly-cooked vegetarian bake- serve with plenty of bread to mop up the juices

Combine celeriac and leek with mature cheddar for an indulgent Christmas side dish. A spoonful of mustard or horseradish stirred through the cream wouldn’t go amiss

Bake layers of vegetables and Italian bacon with thyme, nutmeg and double cream for a rich, warming one-pot - the ultimate comfort food

The sweetness of the caramelised onions cuts through the rich creaminess of this dauphinoise-style bake

Layer up sliced potatoes and tomatoes with a cheesy, creamy sauce, then top with walnuts and breadcrumbs for a vegetarian bake