Description
Creamy and cheesy au gratin potatoes make a perfect side dish for any meal. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich cheese sauce and baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Layer half the potatoes in a greased baking dish. Pour half the cheese sauce over them.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even potato slices.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or nutmeg to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
