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Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These homemade au gratin potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce and make for the perfect side dish for this year's holiday table!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced (about 12 potatoes)
  • ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick) plus more for greasing the pan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups freshly shredded gruyere cheese divided
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter.
  • Layer the potatoes and onions in the baking dish. Set aside.
    3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, ½ yellow onion
    layers of potatoes and onions in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic
    melted butter in a saucepan.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and whisk until smooth and the flour is golden, about 1 minute.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    garlic roux in a saucepan.
  • Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, making sure to quickly whisk out any lumps. Bring to a simmer.
    1½ cups whole milk
    cream sauce for au gratin potatoes in a saucepan.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt, pepper, cheddar, and ¾ cup gruyere until melted. Pour over the potatoes.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1½ cups freshly shredded gruyere cheese
    cheese sauce poured over layers of potatoes in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife in the center of the baking dish.
    parmesan cheese sprinkled over au gratin potatoes in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle on the remaining gruyere and parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    baked au gratin potatoes in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Optional: To brown the cheese, broil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with herbs and serve.

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Notes

  • Take care to slice the potatoes into even ⅛-inch thick slices; use a mandoline or food processor for easy even slices!
  • Don't pack in the potatoes and onions too tightly. You want to leave enough space for the cheese to penetrate all the way through.
  • Shred your own cheese from a block for the smoothest sauce. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in starches that can cause the sauce to become grainy!
Storage: Store au gratin potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 2mg