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Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy, rich and decadent, these Classic Au Gratin Potatoes make the perfect side dish for any meal! Simple ingredients and EASY to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded and divided
- 4-5 large russet potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then whisk with flour until it forms a paste. While whisking, pour in milk until smooth. Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Bring to a low simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 2 cups of the cheese. Whisk until cheese has melted and sauce thickens. Set aside.
- Peel potatoes and evenly slice to 1/4 inch or less thick. Place in cold ice water to prevent browning (optional).
- Remove the bay leaf from cheese sauce.
- Place half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the top. Add remaining potatoes and top with the remaining cheese sauce. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 60 minutes.
- Take the baking dish out of the oven and remove the aluminum foil. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven uncovered. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft the whole way through.
- Remove and allow to sit for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Optionally, top with additional salt and pepper, bacon, scallions or chives.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
318mg
(13%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.