Tracy wrote:
>
> notbob wrote:
> > On 2008-12-01, val189 > wrote:
> >> Trying to decide which to take to a potluck.
> >
> > Other than the name, what's the difference? They're both slice potatoes
> > baked with dairy/cheese sauce.
> >
> > nb
>
> I think "technically" au gratin means it has crumb or cheese topping?
> If that is the only difference then go with au gratin. Most things are
> better with a crust! ;-)
>
> Tracy

Not sure if it's technically correct, but I've always heard it as
"Scalloped" was just a cream sauce (and often ham bits) and "au Gratin"
was with a cheese sauce.