Question about making potato dish night before

[RaRa]

Making my own Mother's Day breakfast, I want to make almost everything the night before. Can I make my potato au gratin dish the night before? Or will the potatoes get yucky? I'm using Yukon Gold...just milk and a little bit of Parmesan, I think (from William and Sonoma brunch cookbook).

[eleny]

1. Do you plan to prep it or bake it the night before?

I've had day old taters like that and they were fine. I just wouldn't prepare it for baking and leave it in the fridge raw overnight.

Let's put it this way - since you're making your own mom's day breakfast, do exactly as you please! And have a happy day!!!

[RaRa]

2. I'd like to bake them the next morning

I think I might do it anyway; I want the them baked right before serving. They'll be sitting in cold milk, so maybe they'll be ok.
Thanks!

[eleny]

3. Usually potatoes are fine in cold water

So cold milk sounds good. I hope you have a great day!

[Stinky The Clown]

4. I should think you can make this ahead.

The worst that can happen is the cheese might 'melt' a bit into the milk. No harm there. Just be sure to stir it all up before you bake it.