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Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side-dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this rich and comforting dish of creamy and cheesy au gratin potatoes, a family favorite that is sure to impress. Thinly sliced potatoes layered with a flavorful cheese sauce, baked to perfection, and topped with a golden crust of gruyere and parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes:

  • 67 medium yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced into 1/8th inch rounds (3 pounds gold potatoes)
  • ½ white or yellow onion, cut into slices

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Topping:

    • ½ cup gruyere cheese
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan

Garnish:

    • Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the potatoes: Layer the sliced potatoes and onions in the baking dish.
  3. Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually stir in milk. Add cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  4. Assemble: Pour the sauce over the potatoes, top with gruyere and parmesan.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the cheese blend by adding different cheeses like mozzarella or Gouda.
  • For a crispy top, broil for a few minutes at the end of baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg