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Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoe

Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoe

Delicious Dad's Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes filled with cheesy goodness, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Gluten Free, Nut Free, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • 2 quart square baking dish
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Onion

  • 6-7 medium yukon gold potatoes thinly sliced into ⅛th inch rounds
  • ½ medium white or yellow onion cut into slices

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour whole wheat, all purpose, or gluten free 1:1 flour will all work
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk regular, skim or whole milk will also work
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, about 2 heaping cups
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

For topping

  • ½ cup gruyere cheese or sub more sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

To garnish

  • fresh chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter or oil.
  • Place sliced potatoes in three tight slanted rows. Add in onion slices in between the rows and on top of potatoes.

Making Sauce

  • In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in a bit of flour and slowly add in milk, alternating with flour.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, then stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and onions to cover them.

Baking

  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle with gruyere and parmesan. Bake for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Once done, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe is delicious with bacon. Add in 8 ounces of chopped cooked bacon for extra flavor. You can make ahead and store in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (based on 8)Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13.2gFat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 7.3gFiber: 3.5gSugar: 1.6g
Keyword au gratin potatoes, potatoes au gratin
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