Recipes Side Dish Potato Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes Creamy au Gratin Potatoes 4.6 (6,113) 4,652 Reviews 451 Photos These au gratin potatoes are my husband's favorite — he considers it a special occasion every time I make them! The creamy cheese sauce and tender potatoes in this classic French dish make a delicious flavor combination. Experiment with different cheeses for variety. Serve potatoes au gratin with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin, alongside a green salad. Submitted by Cathy Martin Updated on October 29, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 451 451 451 451 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 4 Yield: 1 (2-quart) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe There's nothing like au gratin potatoes to take any meal over the top. The creamy, decadent, and oh-so satisfying recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. Au Gratin Potatoes Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated au gratin potatoes recipe: Potatoes: This recipe starts with thinly sliced Russet potatoes. You can substitute Yukon gold, if you like.Onion: Slice one onion into rings to layer with the potatoes.Seasonings: These creamy au gratin potatoes are simply seasoned with just salt and pepper.Butter and flour: The cheese sauce starts with a roux made with butter and all-purpose flour.Milk: Make sure you slowly whisk in the milk to create the creamiest consistency.Cheese: Because isn't everything better with shredded Cheddar? How to Make Au Gratin Potatoes You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these creamy potatoes au gratin: Assemble the casserole: Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season. Layer onion slices over top, then top with remaining potatoes. Season again.Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in flour and salt and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened. Stir in the cheese.Bake the casserole: Pour the sauce over the potatoes. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbling. Au Gratin vs. Scalloped Potatoes Au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes are both creamy, rich, and starchy side dishes. But they're not quite the same thing: Au gratin potatoes are usually sliced slightly thinner than their scalloped counterparts. Also, scalloped potatoes traditionally don't include cheese (but more modern recipes can incorporate cheese into the mix). Allrecipes Magazine How to Serve Au Gratin Potatoes Some reviewers say they like to serve these au gratin potatoes alone as a complete meal (and there's certainly nothing wrong with that). Of course, it makes a great side dish for so many of your favorite meals — and it would be a great addition to any holiday table. Explore these recipe collections for mouthwatering pairing inspiration: 15+ Fancy Chicken Recipes With 5-Star Ratings 10 Chuck Steak Recipes That Are Tender, Juicy, and Delicious 21 Salads That Eat Like a Meal How to Store Au Gratin Potatoes Store your leftover potatoes au gratin in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat, covered with foil, in an oven preheated to 375 degrees F until heated through and bubbly. Allrecipes Can You Freeze Au Gratin Potatoes? We don't recommend freezing au gratin potatoes, as it's extremely dairy-rich. Dairy products, like milk and cheese, tend to separate during the freezing and thawing process. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "This was great," raves Amanda T. "Used Vidalia onions since they're in season and it turned out perfect! Will make it once a week." "Fantastic," according to Dianna P. "The entire family enjoyed it and asked for it to be a regular! I doubled the recipe and added leftover diced ham. No other substitutions needed!" "We love this recipe," says becs. "I microwaved the potatoes to cut down on oven time, added some garlic and Cajun seasoning (we like some kick) and it was awesome! I have used this sauce for mac and cheese and it was great!" Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, sliced into rings salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Layer onion slices over top, then top with with remaining potatoes. Season again with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour and salt and cook, whisking constantly until raw flour flavor has cooked off, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition to incorporate; the gradual addition and whisking of milk will help avoid lumps in your sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in cheese all at once; continue stirring until melted, 30 to 60 seconds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and sauce is bubbly, about 1 ½ hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip For best results, slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch (or thinner) slices. Use a mandoline slicer if you have one. I Made It Print 9,437 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 499 Calories 25g Fat 49g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 499 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 33% Saturated Fat 16g 80% Cholesterol 77mg 26% Sodium 683mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 9g Protein 20g 40% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Calcium 484mg 37% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 1184mg 25% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 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