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    Home » DIY Projects

    Easy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

    April 2, 2021 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

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    Serving of potatoes au gratin.
    Serving of potatoes au gratin over an entire baking pan.

    This easy potatoes au gratin recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. Something the cheese lovers will enjoy and a great dish to bring to the party.

    Baking pan of potatoes au gratin.

    Potatoes and cheese. Who wouldn't love a dish like this one? I make my recipe with raw potatoes so technically this is more of a gratin dauphinoise. Still, it does have a nice cheesy crust indicative of a gratin and a creamy base.

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    Thinly sliced potatoes on a wooden cutting board.

    Thinly sliced potatoes are a must especially since they are not pre-cooked. You can buy a cheap mandoline slicer for this. I think it's worth the small investment.

    White cream sauce in a sauce pan.

    My sauce is made up of a roux to start with equal parts of butter and flour cooked first. Whole milk is added to the roux to make a sauce similar to my tuna noodle casserole dish.

    Creamy cheese sauce in a saucepan.

    However, this one goes a step further adding grated sharp cheddar cheese and a little salt and pepper to create a delicious creamy cheese sauce.

    Potatoes and cheese sauce layered in a baking pan.

    Two layers of potatoes and the cheese sauce are spread in a buttered casserole dish.

    Baking pan with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cheese sauce and grated cheddar on top.

    More cheese is added on top.

    Baking pan of cheddar au gratin potatoes.

    It comes out nice and crusty on the sides and crispy on top.

    Potatoes Au Gratin FAQs

    What kind of potatoes should you use?

    I like a starchy potato such as a russet potato. However, you might also like a waxy potato like a red potato because it holds its shape better.

    Can I use a different kind of cheese for this recipe?

    Yes, we really love sharp cheddar cheese but you could try Gruyere or Swiss. You could even mix a few together or add a little extra Parmesan, blue, or feta in to add even more flavor.

    Can you use cream instead of milk?

    Yes, many people use heavy cream in their recipe. However, I don't think it is necessary and the roux makes the sauce nice and creamy.

    Individual serving of potatoes au gratin.

    This yummy potato casserole dish is a crusty, cheesy, and creamy side dish that will surely get devoured by everyone who tries it. In fact, you might just want to make two because it tastes just as good days later.

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    Potatoes au gratin in a casserole dish

    Potatoes Au Gratin

    This easy potatoes au gratin recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. Something the cheese lovers will love and a great dish to bring to the party.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 343 kcal

    Equipment

    • OXO Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2.5 pounds russet potatoes
    • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups for sauce and 1/2 cup for top
    • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Peel and slice potatoes paper-thin
    • Butter and spray an 11 x 7 baking dish
    • Make the sauce by heating butter in a heavy saucepan.
    • Add flour by sprinkling over the butter and using a high heat tolerant rubber spatula to stir quickly.
    • Once the roux (butter and flour) has bubbled add in the milk
    • Continue stirring as the mixture thickens.
    • Add 2 cups of the cheese, a dash of salt, and pepper and stir until it is smooth, then remove from heat.
    • Layer half of the potatoes into the baking dish.
    • Pour half of the cheese sauce over top.
    • Add the remaining potatoes, followed by the cheese sauce.
    • Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
    • Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown the top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 567mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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