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Cheesy Potatoes au Gratin

A rich and creamy dish featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a cheesy sauce, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruy?re Cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline or sharp knife.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Gruy?re cheeses until melted.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
  2. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
  3. Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together, then sprinkle over the top layer.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

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