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Au Gratin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
Au Gratin Potatoes are a family favorite when made with this creamy, versatile cheese sauce and baked in the oven.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 5 medium russet potatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • chopped chives for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel and slice the potatoes and the onion.
  • Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and layer the potatoes with the sliced onions. Add salt and black pepper.
    sliced potatoes and onions
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Slowly add the milk while stirring constantly. Add the shredded cheese to the milk mixture and stir the sauce for about 5 minutes. The cheese will melt and the sauce will thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes in the baking dish.
    Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Bake at 350 degrees for one 50-55 minutes. Recipe makes 8 servings.
    Au Gratin Potatoes

Equipment

  • 1 8x8-inch baking dish

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 468IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 1mg