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PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes

PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes

Enjoy these PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes with creamy cheese and a golden top, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 397 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • 2 quart casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds moderate starch potatoes, i.e. Yukon Gold peeled and sliced into ⅛ to ¼ inch thick rounds

Dairy

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese do not use pre-shredded
  • cup grated Parmesan cheese divided in half

Vegetables

  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Fats & Oils

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper optional

Garnish

  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for a minute or two. Add the milk and cream, stirring continually to prevent clumping. Slowly bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Add the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and salt and stir until melted. Add the potatoes and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and to enable excess moisture to evaporate.
  • Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with some chopped parsley for garnish if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead: See section in blog post about making this dish ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 837mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 915IUVitamin C: 18.6mgCalcium: 407mgIron: 5.3mg
Keyword Au Gratin, baked potatoes, Cheesy Potatoes, Comfort Food, Potatoes, Side Dish
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