Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes with Chorizo | Justin B Cooks
Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes with Chorizo
30 mins prepServes 8
These Smoked Au Gratin potatoes with Chorizo will be the star of the show at any cookout. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy chorizo cheese sauce, and a generous topping of cheese are baked until tender and bubbly.
Start by slicing 5-6 medium sized potatoes very thin or through a mandoline. Let them sit in cold water until ready to use.
In an oven safe pan, brown 9oz of Mexican chorizo. Remove and drain well from grease. Add 2tbs butter and 1 whole onion cut in to small strips. Cook until soft then add 3cloves minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and then add 1tbs flour. Cook for about 30 seconds then add 2cups heavy cream. Add salt and pepper to taste and then add your chorizo back. Finally, add a handful of a shredded cheddar and Gouda mix. Remove from the pan.
To layer this up put a thin layer of sauce on the bottom. Then add a layer of your potatoes followed by another thin layer of sauce. Finish the layer with a little sprinkle of your cheese mix. Repeat until you have no more room in the pan. Top with a generous layer of cheese and place in a 400F smoker or oven for around one hour or until you can poke your knife through the layers with ease. Let sit for 20-30 minutes to firm up, cover with fresh scallions, and enjoy!
