Au Gratin Potato Recipe

Potatoes Au Gratin is an easy cheesy favorite potato recipe! Thinly sliced potatoes and onions are smothered in a quick cheesy sauce and baked until golden.

Au Gratin Potatoes are a family favorite recipe and perfect for Sunday supper or as a make-ahead holiday side dish!

This Potatoes au Gratin recipe makes easy cheesy potatoes, similar to scalloped potatoes but loaded with rich cheesy flavor. They are the perfect holiday dish next to a baked ham or even Roast Beef Tenderloin or pork tenderloin!

What is the best cheese for potatoes au gratin? When making Gratin potatoes, choose cheeses that have lots of bold flavors. Our top choices are varieties with a sharper flavor such as sharp cheddar, parmesan, and/or Gruyere (or swiss).

Gruyere cheese adds a rich flavor to au gratin potatoes that truly cannot be matched; if you can get it, I highly recommend that you do! If Gruyere isn’t available use provolone or swiss for a similar flavor!

PRO TIP: For a smooth sauce and best results, shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses will work but don’t melt as nicely.

1. Preheat oven to 350 ̊F. Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 3 quart (9×13) casserole dish.
2. In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, melt 4 Tbsp butter. …
3. Peel potatoes if desired and thinly slice to 1/8” thick (a food processor makes this quick and easy). …
4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.

Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they’re so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. —Cris O’Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Prep: 20min

Total: 01h50min

Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Additional pepper, optional

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes made with three types of cheese for an incredible side dish everyone will love! My dad’s famous au gratin potatoes recipe is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a delicious side!

Prep: 30min

Total: 105min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 8)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (based on 8), calories 256 kcal, Fat 12.6 g, Saturated Fat 7.3 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Protein 13.2 g

Ingredients:

• 6-7 medium yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced into 1/8th inch rounds (3 pounds gold potatoes — by weight is a more accurate measure)
• ½ white or yellow onion, cut into slices
• For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• ¼ cup all purpose flour (whole wheat, all purpose, or gluten free 1:1 flour will all work)
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (regular, skim or whole milk will also work)
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• For topping:
• 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (or sub more sharp cheddar)
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• To garnish:
• Fresh chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart square baking dish (or an 8×12 is good) with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter or oil.
2. Place sliced potatoes in three tight slanted rows as indicated in the photos. You don’t want them to be overly tight, make sure you leave enough space so the potato slices are slightly slanted. Add in onion slices in between the rows and on top of potatoes. Basically wherever you can fit them.
3. Next make your sauce: add in 2 tablespoons of butter and place over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in a little bit of the flour and then slowly add in milk, a little bit at a time, alternating with the flour and vigorously whisking away any lumps. Bring mixture to a simmer; it should be a similar consistency to creamy gravy.
4. Turn heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
5. Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and onions to cover them. Don’t worry, the sauce will get nice and creamy while baking.
6. Cover the pan with foil, then bake for 45 minutes.
7. After 45 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle top of potatoes with 1/2 cup shredded gruyere (or more cheddar) and ¼ cup parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for 30-45 more minutes or until potatoes are done and nice and golden brown on top. (Potatoes are done when the middle of the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.) Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Potatoes Au Gratin

Tender potato and onion slices are layered and baked in a rich and delicious cheese sauce.

Prep: 30min

Total: 110min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ pounds red potatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• ½ cup gruyere cheese (shredded)
• salt & pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Wash potatoes and slice into ⅛” thin slices. Slice onion as thin as possible.
3. Layer potatoes and onions in little stacks. Place stacks upright in a greased casserole 2.5qt to 3qt dish.
4. Melt butter & flour in a saucepan and cook 2-3 minutes. Add seasonings and milk. Whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
5. Spoon cheese sauce over potatoes. Cover with foil (sprayed with cooking spray) and bake 60 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned and potatoes are cooked. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Perfect Potatoes au Gratin

This potatoes au gratin recipe is the side Ree Drummond has been making for years. It’s creamy, cheesy, and hearty, and it pairs with almost every main dish.

Prep: 10min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. butter, softened
• 4 whole russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
• 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. whole milk
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Smear softened butter all over the bottom of a baking dish.
3. Slice potatoes, then cut slices into fourths.
4. Whisk together cream, milk, flour, minced garlic, salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper in a separate bowl.
5. Place a third of the potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour a third of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
6. Repeat this two more times, ending with the cream mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and really bubbling. Add grated cheese to the top of the potatoes and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving by the spoonful. Delicious!

Au Gratin Potatoes – Easy Scalloped Potatoes

FAQ

What is the difference between scalloped and au gratin potatoes?

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Why did my au gratin potatoes turn GREY?

How to make the best gratin potatoes?

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. …
2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.