Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes
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Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes
Description
This recipe for Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes starts by slicing peeled russet potatoes very thin using a mandolin. A sauce is made by whisking together heavy cream, sour cream, flour, garlic, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are arranged in layers in a buttered casserole dish with the creamy sauce, cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. The casserole is baked covered to cook the potatoes through, then uncovered to brown the top while additional bacon and cheese are added towards the end of baking.
The result is a hearty casserole with tender, overlapping potato slices enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. The bacon adds a smoky crunch that contrasts with the soft potatoes and melted cheese. Garlic and black pepper provide subtle seasoning.
This dish works well as a side for meat or poultry or as a filling comfort food main. Garnishing with fresh chives adds a mild onion note and color. Letting the casserole cool slightly before serving helps it set for easier portions.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potato peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 9 lices Bacon cooked
- 1 teaspoon chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 2-qt. casserole dish with butter.
- Peel and use a mandolin to slice the potatoes into 1/8 inch slices.
- In a large bowl whisk together the heavy cream, and flour.
- Add sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Arrange ⅓ of the potatoes slices in the bottom of the casserole dish, overlapping the edges.
- Pour 1/3 of the mixture over them, then sprinkle 1/3 of the bacon and ⅓ of the cheese on top.
- Repeat this step to make a second layer.
- For the final layer arrange potato slices and cover with last ⅓ of the liquid. Keep last ⅓ of cheese and bacon in reserve.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then uncover dish and continue baking for 20 minutes.
- In the last 10 minutes add cheese and bacon to the top of the potatoes.
- Let dish cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chives
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 891mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.9
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