Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
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Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Description
This Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe begins by preparing a classic white sauce or béchamel: butter is melted and combined with flour cooked briefly to form a roux, then milk and cream are gradually whisked in and cooked until thickened. Salt, black pepper, and shredded cheddar are stirred into the sauce for flavor and richness.
Thin slices of red potatoes are layered in a baking dish, each layer covered with the cheese sauce and topped with Parmesan and more cheddar cheese. The assembly is repeated to create three layers. Covered with foil, it bakes for an hour to gently cook the potatoes and meld the flavors. Then, the foil is removed and baking continues until the top is golden and bubbling, forming a flavorful crust.
After baking, the dish rests briefly to thicken and make slicing easier. The melted cheeses combined with tender, creamy potatoes create a hearty and satisfying accompaniment to many main courses. The red potato skins add color and slight texture contrast to the creamy interior.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potato sliced thinly, red
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, and cook 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook an additional 5-6 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the salt and pepper and one cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Layer one-third of the potato slices as evenly as possible in the prepared baking dish. Pour one-third of the sauce over the potatoes and spread to cover. Sprinkle ⅓ of the parmesan cheese and ⅓ of the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Repeat the layers twice more.
- Cover with foil and bake for one hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling on top. Let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 471mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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