Au Gratin Potatoes
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Au Gratin Potatoes are a family favorite casserole recipe with layers of thinly sliced spuds drenched in a cheesy cream sauce. This potato side dish must be on your holiday table it’s perfect with ham, turkey, pork, chicken, and other entrees.
We love a good cheesy potato dish. This recipe pairs perfectly with our Amazing Pulled Pork, Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Flank Steak Sliders, or on any holiday table.
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Au Gratin Potatoes
Potatoes are a staple at any family gathering, especially during the holidays and these au gratin potatoes are always my go-to dish to bring. What can I say, I’m a sucker for anything full of cheesy goodness, so these cheesy covered potatoes will always be a weakness for me.
This classic dish is simple to throw together in a flash and is enough to feed the whole family and more. So whether you need an easy side to bring to Thanksgiving, or you really want to wow your co-workers at the holiday office party, this is the recipe you’ll want in your back pocket.
Everyone will be drooling over the amazing cheese sauce, that covers every inch of the thinly sliced russet potatoes. I’m craving some just thinking about it!
What Is The Difference Between Au Gratin Potatoes and Scalloped Potatoes?
The age-old question that you might be asking yourself right now is “What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes?”.
It’s not a crazy question because they are both very similar recipes, considering both are made up of potatoes that are baked in a creamy cheese sauce. The main difference is that au gratin potatoes have a sauce that is mostly cheese-based and scalloped potatoes are baked in a cream-based sauce.
How To Make The Best Au Gratin Potatoes
This simple recipe for au gratin potatoes never fails to impress in any situation. With only 20 minutes of prep time needed, it’s the perfect recipe to throw together last minute.
- Preheat oven and spray a 9×13 dish. Layer sliced potatoes in overlapping rows.
- In a pan, sauté garlic and onions in melted butter. Stir in flour, then add milk and seasonings. Cook until thick, then stir in cheeses until melted.
- Pour sauce over potatoes, cover with greased foil, and bake. Uncover and bake again until golden and bubbly.
What To Serve With Au Gratin Potatoes
When it comes to a classic staple like these au gratin potatoes, you can serve them up with just about anything you like. I think that pair perfectly with just about any thanksgiving dish, making them a great alternative to the typical mashed potatoes and gravy.
You don’t just have to save this recipe for holidays though, it’s great served for weeknight dinner along with lemon rosemary grilled chicken, and a simple Italian salad.
Tips For Making Perfect Au Gratin Potatoes
- Pick the right potatoes: For best results, you’ll want to use Yukon gold potatoes. Russet potatoes are still fine to use, but they may become a tad mushy during the baking process.
- Use a potato slicer: To be sure all your potatoes are the same size slices, pick up a slicer and you will have perfectly sliced potatoes in a fraction of the time.
- Prepare the potatoes in advance: To ease some of the prep and baking stress, prepare all of the ingredients the night before, cover with tinfoil and refrigerate overnight. Return to room temperature before baking.
How Do I Store Au Gratin Potatoes?
To store your leftovers ( if you manage to make it out with any) it’s pretty simple. Either cover your casserole dish with foil, and place it into the refrigerator, or scoop the leftovers into an airtight container and place that into the refrigerator.
You can also store the leftover potatoes in the freezer, if say, want to save half a batch for another occasion. Just make sure the potatoes are completely cooled, and place them into an airtight container before storing in the freezer.
How Long Do Au Gratin Potatoes Keep?
The au gratin potatoes will last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator when properly stored and they will last in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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Easy Baked Parmesan Risotto – Creamy, cheesy risotto baked in the oven—no constant stirring needed. Great as a side or main dish.
Tools Used To Make These Easy Au Gratin Potatoes
This easy to use slicer is a lifesaver when you need to slice a large number of ingredients. It gets the job done efficiently, saving you time and hassle.
My non-stick saute pan is my most used of all my pots and pans, and I can’t recommend it enough. You can use it for just about anything!
A rectangle casserole dish is a necessity in the kitchen; I can’t get through a single holiday season without breaking it out at least a dozen times.
Au Gratin Potatoes
Potatoes au gratin is a casserole recipe with layers of thinly sliced spuds baked in a cheesy cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced onion (I use frozen)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with no-stick spray.
- Layer potato slices in overlapping rows in the prepared casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and onions, saute until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add flour, whisk to combine, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add seasonings and milk and whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
- Spoon cheese sauce over potatoes. Place dish on baking sheet and cover casserole with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 493mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 14g
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