potatoes au gratin

Here’s a classic Potatoes Au Gratin recipe—creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a comforting side dish 🥔🧀

🥄 Ingredients

• 2 pounds (about 900 g) potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or a mix)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh herbs for garnish (thyme or parsley, optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• 175°C (350°F)
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
• Whisk in flour, cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux
• Slowly add milk and cream, whisking constantly
• Cook until slightly thickened
• Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheese
• Stir until smooth

3. Assemble the Dish

• Layer half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish
• Pour half the cheese sauce over the potatoes
• Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce
• Sprinkle Parmesan and remaining shredded cheese on top

4. Bake

• Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
• Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly
• Test with a fork—potatoes should be tender

5. Garnish & Serve

• Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving
• Garnish with fresh herbs if desired

💡 Tips

• Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking
• Use a mandoline slicer to save time
• For extra flavor, sprinkle a little smoked paprika or nutmeg on top
• Make ahead tip: Assemble in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready

This dish is rich, comforting, and cheesy, perfect for holidays or any cozy dinner.

If you want, I can give a lighter version of Potatoes Au Gratin that’s creamy and cheesy but lower in calories and fat.

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