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Double Cheese and Balsamic Onion Gratin

Double Cheese and Balsamic Onion Gratin

with Apple and Rocket Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
756 kcal
Protein
23.5g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Celery
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

24 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

100 grams

Feta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Apple

40 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Reserved Potato Water

½ tsp

Sugar for the Onions

¼ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)3164 kJ
Energy (kcal)756 kcal
Fat46.7 g
of which saturates28.2 g
Carbohydrate65.7 g
of which sugars18.4 g
Dietary Fibre7.4 g
Protein23.5 g
Salt2.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Colander
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan
Oven dish
Large Bowl

Instructions

Parboil the Potatoes
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Bring a large saucepan of water with 1/2 tsp salt to the boil. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1cm thick rounds.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Once boiling, add the potato slices to the water and simmer until just tender, 8-12 mins. Once cooked, reserve some of the potato water (see pantry for amount), then carefully drain in a colander.

Caramelise the Onion
2

Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.

Remove from the heat, then add half the balsamic vinegar and the sugar for the onions (see pantry for amount). Cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

Make the Creamy Sauce
3

Heat a drizzle of oil in the (now empty) pan used for the potatoes.

Once hot, add the garlic and mixed herbs. Cook until fragrant, 30 secs.

Add the creme fraiche, veg stock paste, reserved potato water and half the grated hard Italian style cheese. Stir to combine, bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Layer up and Bake
4

Lay half the cooked potato slices into an appropriately sized ovenproof dish. Top evenly with half the caramelised onion, then crumble over half the feta. Pour over the creamy dauphinoise sauce, then add a layer of the remaining cooked potato slices.

To finish, top with the remaining caramelised onion, feta and hard Italian style cheese.

Bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden brown and bubbling, 15-20 mins. TIP: Put the dish onto a baking tray to catch any drips.

Apple Salad Time
5

In the meantime, quarter, core and thinly slice the apple (no need to peel).

In a large bowl, combine the remaining balsamic vinegar with the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.

Just before you're ready to serve, add the rocket and apple to the dressing. Toss together.

Finish and Serve
6

When everything's ready, share your cheese and balsamic onion gratin between your plates.

Serve with the apple salad alongside.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Delicious combination of balsamic onion and cheese; some found it slightly sweet but tasty.
  • Ease of prep: Preparation was a bit fiddly, but most found it worthwhile and easy to make.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra cheese, herbs, and sauce for more flavour. Some added protein to make it more substantial.
  • Portions: Several reviewers felt it was more suitable as a side dish than a main course.
  • Salad: The apple and rocket salad was surprisingly enjoyable, though some found too much rocket was included.
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