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Au Gratin Potatoes

A Creamy, Golden Brown Family Favorite - Great for Any Holiday!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
  2. Layer the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, and bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 908mg (38%) Potassium 810mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 931IU (19%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 385mg (39%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 908mg 38%
Potassium 810mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 931IU 19%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 385mg 39%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.