Potatoes au Gratin
A cheesy, golden side dish that works for any meal. Perfect for gatherings, this Potatoes au Gratin recipe is sure to please everyone.
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
- medium bowl
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter softened
- 4 russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Smear the butter all over the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
- Slice potatoes, then cut the slices into fourths.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream, milk, flour, garlic, salt, and plenty of pepper.
- Place a third of the potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour a third of the cream mixture over the potatoes. Repeat this 2 more times, ending with the cream mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and really bubbling.
- Add the cheese to the top of the potatoes and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving by the spoonful. Delicious!
Notes
This dish pairs well with any meal and is a favorite comfort food.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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