Rich and Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Indulge in this ultra-creamy Potatoes Au Gratin made with Yukon golds, cheddar cheese, and a rich milk-and-cream sauce. A comforting, cheesy side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Peel and slice your potatoes into thin 1/8 slices.
- Put a large saucepan on your stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the 3 tbsp butter and cook until melted.
- Add the chopped 1/2 yellow onion and saute until fragrant.
- Add 1 tsp minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute and then add 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Whisk until thick.
- Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups of whole milk and and 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, whisking continuously.
- Add 2 cups cheddar cheese to the mixture, stir until all of the cheese is melted. .
- Add in 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/2 ground pepper. Stir to combine.
- Fold the potatoes into the cheese sauce and pour all of the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 12g Fat: 32g Saturated Fat: 19g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 95mg Sodium: 658mg Potassium: 628mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 1147IU Vitamin C: 23mg Calcium: 304mg Iron: 1mg