Description
Indulge in a creamy and cheesy delight with this classic Potatoes Au Gratin recipe. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are smothered in a rich cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection. This side dish is a comforting addition to any meal, perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Garnish:
- fresh thyme or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, pour in cream and milk, add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cheese sauce, repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider layering in sautéed onions or cooked bacon.
- You can substitute Gruyère cheese for a more traditional twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
