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Au Gratin Potatoes

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes: Your Go-To Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes is the perfect comfort dish, blending rich flavors and tender layers for a delightful side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Provides richness
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for thickening
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste teaspoon Pepper Adds subtle heat
  • 2 cups Milk (2% or heavy cream) Backbone of the sauce
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Offers classic creaminess
For the Potatoes
  • 4 cups Potatoes (Russet) Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Au Gratin Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of thinly sliced Russet potatoes and 1 cup of chopped onion. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and mix gently.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour in the potato mixture, and spread evenly. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake covered for 1 hour, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly for best results. Experiment with cheese choices for different flavors. Ensure to store leftovers properly for optimal freshness.

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