Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a cheesy cream sauce topped with an extra layer of cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly. Classic potatoes au gratin is made with humble ingredients, can be made ahead, and is a budget-friendly way to feed a crowd!

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Ingredients

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Arrange potatoes

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Add onions

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Make cheese sauce

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Add sauce to potatoes

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Bake

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Rest then serve

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Make Ahead

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Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

8 servings

Layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a cheesy cream sauce topped with an extra layer of cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly. Classic potatoes au gratin is made with humble ingredients, can be made ahead, and is a budget-friendly way to feed a crowd!

Ingredients

Arrange potatoes

1

Layer 1/2 of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of a greased 8x8 dish.

Add onions

2

Evenly disperse the sliced onion overtop potatoes then place the other half of the potatoes overtop.

Make cheese sauce

3

Melt butter over medium heat then add the garlic, whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Lower heat and whisk in milk then stir in cheese.

Add sauce to potatoes

4

Pour cheese sauce over layered potatoes.

Bake

5

Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for one hour. Remove foil and bake uncovered 20-30 minutes.

Rest then serve

6

Let the potatoes au gratin cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead

Prep ahead by assembling the casserole then baking it covered for 30 minutes. Cool completely and store in fridge. When ready to serve, bring to room temp and bake uncovered 20-30 minutes.

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