Klondike Royale Potatoes
Aren’t these the most beautiful potatoes you’ve ever seen? The medium sized round potato has a light to medium golden color accented with distinct purple crescent markings around the eyes. As lovely as the potatoes are on the outside, what’s under the eye catching skin only gets better.
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Klondike Brands is unveiling the newest addition to their already great line-up of delicious potatoes; The Klondike Royale.The gourmet Klondike Royale potato with its creamy yellow flesh has a deliciously decadent buttery flavor and its naturally smooth texture is perfect for baking, roasting or mashing. Altogether enticing, I believe I could kiss them!
I have been given the honor and privilege of helping to introduce these gorgeous Klondike Royale potatoes. Can you see my happy dance? This was a no brainer for me, as I had the opportunity to taste these potatoes back in May at a conference I attended. I do believe it was love at first taste.
I would like to tell the story of how Klondike Royale and I first met (okay the story’s fictitious but go with me here, I’m on a roll). Where was I, oh yes I remember…one day while strolling through the produce section, there sitting between the carrots and turnips, a vision of loveliness caught my attention. Klondike Royale all bathed in yellow with her random purple splashes was calling my name. Our “eyes” met and I was instantly smitten. Love was in the air right there amongst the radishes. I knew then and there my destiny was tied with that seductive yellow and purple Klondike Royale potato. A masterpiece fit for Royalty was on the horizon.
Klondike Royale Au Gratin Potatoes : Taste The Love in Every Bite
Smooth, buttery Klondike Royale potatoes combined with a full-flavored cheese sauce will leave you swooning over Klondike Royale Au Gratin Potatoes . You will fall in love over and over again with every delicious, delectable bite. But don’t take my word for it, head out today and pick up a few of these Royale potatoes. Then you too can taste the love in every bite.
- 6 - 8 Klondike Royale potatoes (3 pounds)
- 2¼ cups whole milk, divided
- 12 oz cheddar cheese, shredded. (set aside 1 cup of cheese to be used on top of Au Gratin Potatoes prior to placing in the oven)
- 2 oz Havarti or fontina cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for buttering pan
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1½ tsp sea salt, divided
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ½ - 1 Chipotle in adobo sauce (depending on taste), finely minced.
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Generously butter a 13" X 9" baking pan, set aside.
- Wash potatoes of dirt and residue. Slice potatoes into ¼ rounds (no need to peel).
- Place potato slices in medium bowl, add water to cover and ½ tsp sea salt. Set aside.
- Over low heat, melt 3 tbsp butter in medium sized sauce pan.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and just beginning to color.
- Add 3 tbsp flour, whisking until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of whole milk, whisking until thickened.
- Add additional 1¼ cups milk, minced chipotle, cheddar cheese (keeping 1 cup in reserve), and remaining tsp of sea salt. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat until sauce is hot and bubbly(about 3-4 minutes) stirring frequently.
- Drain potatoes and add to cheese sauce, stirring to coat all potato slices. Cover immediately and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour potatoes and sauce into generously buttered baking pan.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and havarti on top of potatoes.
- Add breadcrumbs.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and bread crumbs are browned on top and potatoes are tender.
- Cool for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Serve.
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Oh men…..I can almost taste this. Looks delish!
These look SO good! Pinning them now. Thanks so much.
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup recently posted…The Divine Make-Over
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Delicious love this potato gratin, thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning.
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Amazing recipe – amazing photography!
Congratulations Shari – you are one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday #145 at Create With Joy!
Thank you for the lovely feature. Feeling blessed.
I’ve never heard of Klondike Royale potatoes but they sure are pretty! These Au Gratin potatoes look yummy! Thank you again for linking up to Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I’ll be pinning this recipe, and all your others :), to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board.
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Klondike Royale potatoes are relatively new only being released this year nationwide. I am sure as time goes on you will see more and more of these beautiful and tasty potatoes.
Pinned! This recipe looks so amazing!
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Definitely pinning! Love Au Gratin Potatoes!
Thank you, for linking up with Merry Mondays.
xx
Mila
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Yum! These potatoes look delicious! Pinning now so I can save for later – I never would have thought to add a chipotle pepper.
Jenny @ Honey and Birch recently posted…Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken {and a giveaway!}
I like the extra kick the chipotle adds.
Those potatoes are so pretty! And I think I am in love with just looking at it, no bite needed. Although much wanted!
Rachael recently posted…Freezer Meal Cooking with #CanBandz
They are pretty. They taste amazing too!
These look amazing, what a great side dish for the holidays!
Rebecca recently posted…Sassenach Sangria – The Outlander Recipe Series
Thanks Rebecca. I agree itt would be perfect for the holidays.
My kids would go crazy for this dish. I love the photos and how gorgeous those purple potatoes look.
Stephanie Pass recently posted…Heroic Habits with LISTERINE
Thanks Stephanie. I love the look of these gorgeous potatoes. The taste is even better!
I love au gratin potatoes and these look amazing!
Victoria @ Creative Home Keeper recently posted…DIY Simple Twine and Leaf Garland
Thank you Victoria. I am glad you enjoyed them.
Mmm … these look amazing! Can’t wait to try this recipe:)
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Your pictures of the potatoes and dish are gorgeous! You did a great job! I love cooking my potatoes this way. I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you 🙂
Deanna Ritz recently posted…Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
You are so sweet, thank you!
Wow. Your photos look amazing and that dish looks incredible. I am now determined to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the sweet comments. I hope you do and would love to hear how you enjoyed it.
Comfort food through and through. Love the addition of chipotle powder! Gotta spice things up, right?
Ginger recently posted…Sleeping Beauty DVD Diamond Edition Release
Chipotle is one on my favorites. I can’t seem to get enough.
These look so darn good! I need to make these since they will be 100x better than when I last had au gratin potatoes, the boxed kind!
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One of my favorite side dishes! Thanks for sharing this recipe. 🙂
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Blessings,
Shari
Oh goodness…I could totally eat a large bowl of this!
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Me too!
yum!! anything cheese and potato is good with us!!!
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It’s a great combination! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to comment. I sure do appreciate it!
Blessings,
Shari
This would make a great potluck dish!
Yes it would, though I may have a hard time sharing it with others. Would that still be okay?
MMmmm…au gratin potatoes! And I agree…you can tout those potatoes all day, they are so artistic-looking!
I love the purple splashes but the potato itself tastes amazing!
You had me at potatoes, but add cheese and now I’m in heaven! Pinning!
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Cheese and Chipotle makes the world look beautiful! Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
These potatoes sound wonderful and what a great dish to make the most of them!! Love Au gratin potatoes!!
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Au Gratin is a great way to serve up these Klondikes; rich and creamy.
What a versatile potato. That dish looks delicious! I’ve shared your recipe on Pinterest/Twitter/Facebook! Thanks for sharing it at the Say G’day Saturday linky party.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
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Thank you! Always a pleasure.
Blessings,
Shari
au gratin potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes….this looks so great, thank you for sharing this awesome recipe.
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Thanks Amanda. We love potatoes at our house.
I love a recipe that doesn’t require peeling the potatoes first! These look lovely!
Nicole recently posted…Build Your Own Fluff Bar with Snack Pack Pudding Cups
The Klondike Royal is perfect for this recipe, no peeling necessary.I Love the rustic feel it adds to this dish.
Can I just tell you how much I love au gratin potatoes?! And they are one of my daughter’s favorite foods…when my father in law was alive, she would ask him to make them all the time because he made the best au gratin! Since he is no longer with us, I am going to have to take over making them! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Pecan Crusted Chicken with Salad Greens and Honey Mustard Dressing
We enjoy them here as well. Sometimes we had smoked sausage and make a hearty meal out of them. Tim likes the extra flavor the chipotle adds to the dish.
These look absolutely ah-mazing!! (in my sing song voice). Thanks so much for sharing 😉
Pinned it!
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These potatoes look so delicious. I hope they are available in our area, because I’m eager to make a dish of these now. Pinning & tweeting.
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Thanks Karen, I hope so too! I think you’ll enjoy the Klondike Royale potatoes. I appreciate you sharing.
Oh Shari, I am in love with these potatoes! I love Klondike potatoes by the way, they any food over the top. Thanks for this recipe. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Thank you Carrie. I agree and since I have been to the plant where they process the potatoes I now understand why. They work hard to put out the best quality potato. They are the best!
This is the first time I’ve heard of Klondike potatoes. Your recipe sounds delicious. I’m going to make it — it’s way better than the packaged au gratin for sure. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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Thanks Chris. Definitely way better than packaged! 🙂
We love Au Gratin potatoes. In fact, this week I fixed some in the slow cooker. I have several different recipes, but I have never used Chipotle pepper. What a great idea! I bet just a small amount would add so much flavor to this cheesy goodness. Thanks for sharing.
I am going to add a Chipotle pepper the next time I made Au Gratin potatoes. YUM!
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Diane Roark
As you know, I love chipotle. This year I had a bumper crop of Jalapenos. I am going to smoke a bunch of them and make my own Chipotle powder. Can’t wait…wish me luck!
Potatoes are one of my favorite foods, so I will be searching for these at our local grocery — can’t wait to try them and your delicious casserole!
Sheila @Life, Love, and Good Food recently posted…Chocolate Ganache Pecan Shortbread
I love these beautiful creamy delicious potatoes. I am so excited they are available in stores now.
Those are pretty potatoes.My kids love homemade mash potatoes, so I’ll have to keep my eyes out for these in the market and give them a try.
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The Klondike Royale potatoes are great for baking, roasting, boiling and mashing. So many great ways to use them. Yum!
I have never heard of a Klondike potato, but I will definitely be on the lookout for them after reading this! Your photos are stunning and your recipe sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Jen. The Klondike Royale is only been released recently. It takes 10 years to develop a potato from conception to reality. I love that Potandon (klondike brands) does this through conventional methods…no GMO’s. Excited I can now go to the store and pick up a bag. They really do taste amazing.
Your gratin looks delicious. The chipolte is a great touch. Pinning for later.
Nicky recently posted…Build a Better Lunch from Wild Planet Foods
Thanks, I loved how creamy these potatoes were. It was a tad bit more work making the sauce ahead of time than the usual method but the silky creamy texture was so worth it!
Wow, these look so creamy and rich. Seriously, I am bad with these and have only made boxed version, but your recipe is making me sorry I have and definitely craving these right now. Pinning and hope to try to make very soon 🙂
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You should Janine. Especially if you have only had the boxed version. The difference is tremendous.