Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
There’s something undeniably comforting about a dish of Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes, with its golden, bubbling cheese crust and tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes. Each bite is a perfect harmony of rich, velvety sauce and a satisfyingly crisp top, making it a standout side or even a cozy main.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 russet potatoes, sliced
- ½ onion, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray an 8 x 11 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Mix in the flour, salt, and garlic powder and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute.
- Stir in milk.
- Cook until mixture has thickened.
- Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the diced onions, then pour half of the cheese mixture on top of the onions.
- Layer the rest of the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining cheese sauce.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 80-90 minutes (I usually remove the foil for the last 15 minutes so that the top can brown just a little bit).
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg
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