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au gratin potatoes in the baking dish

Potatoes Au Gratin

Diana
Elevate your potato gratin with other ingredients, such as Gruyère cheese, diced ham, or thinly sliced shallots.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 561
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Course Potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds potatoes, russets or gold, peeled and thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch thickness
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided use
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half, light cream, or milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided use
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, fresh

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk or cream. Add the nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese; stir until cheese is melted. If the sauce is too thick, add more milk or cream. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish.
  • Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the potato layer, then follow with the remaining potatoes. Spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs and cheese.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture.
  • Return the potato gratin to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 17gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1016IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 408mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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