Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin
Potatoes Au Gratin - thinly sliced potatoes layered with a deliciously thick cream sauce and topped with cheddar cheese. Such a great side dish for any type of meal and so much easier to make than you think!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter diced into small pieces
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º F. Spray a large baking dish with non stick spray.
- Thinly slick potatoes, and arrange in the bottom of the baking dish. Best to use a mandolin to get even slices.
- In a liquid measuring cup combine milk and cream. Whisk in flour, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour over potatoes. Spread diced butter over the top of the mixture.
- Cover, and bake for 60 minutes. Uncover, and bake for 20 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese, and return to oven until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions to serve.
Notes
Adapted from The Pioneer Woman
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 477mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
