If you are looking for an easy, yet flavorful and indulgent dish to serve as a side or even a main course, then cheesy potatoes au gratin is a perfect choice. This classic French dish is made with thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with various cheeses, herbs, and seasonings. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a list of versatile recipe variations to create the perfect cheesy potatoes au gratin that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AU GRATIN POTATOES RECIPE
Au Gratin Potatoes Are Thinly Sliced Potatoes, Covered In A Creamy Cheese Sauce And Then Topped With More Cheese And Baked In The Oven Until They Are Soft With A Crispy, Cheesy Crust! It's The Perfect Side Dish For A Holiday Meal Or Really Any Meal For That Matter!
Provided by LifeMadeSimpleTeam
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lighty spray or butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes by fanning them in three lines across the pan. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 additional minute.
- Whisk in the flour, cook until lightly golden in color, then slowly pour in the half & half, whisking until all of the liquid has been incorporated. Whisk in salt and pepper. Add in 3/4 cups of the cheese mixture and whisk until the cheese is melted into the sauce.
- Pour mixture over the potatoes. Top with the remaining 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15-30 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Top with fresh chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 667 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DAD'S CREAMY & CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
Cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes made with three types of cheese for an incredible side dish everyone will love! My dad's famous au gratin potatoes recipe is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a delicious side!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Gluten Free Nut Free Side Dish Vegetarian
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart square baking dish (or an 8x12 is good) with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter or oil.
- Place sliced potatoes in three tight slanted rows as indicated in the photos. You don't want them to be overly tight, make sure you leave enough space so the potato slices are slightly slanted. Add in onion slices in between the rows and on top of potatoes. Basically wherever you can fit them.
- Next make your sauce: add in 2 tablespoons of butter and place over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in a little bit of the flour and then slowly add in milk, a little bit at a time, alternating with the flour and vigorously whisking away any lumps. Bring mixture to a simmer; it should be a similar consistency to creamy gravy.
- Turn heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and onions to cover them. Don't worry, the sauce will get nice and creamy while baking.
- Cover the pan with foil, then bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle top of potatoes with 1/2 cup shredded gruyere (or more cheddar) and ¼ cup parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for 30-45 more minutes or until potatoes are done and nice and golden brown on top. (Potatoes are done when the middle of the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.) Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 8), Calories 256 kcal, Fat 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Protein 13.2 g
AU GRATIN CHEESY POTATOES
"This is one of my favorite ways to fix potatoes," Lois reports. Slices are coated with a cheesy sauce and topped with golden crumbs. "We often serve it with baked ham on New Year's Day," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, prepare a double recipe of the white sauce. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Gently stir in the potatoes until coated. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until crumb topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHEESY POTATOES (EASY AU GRATIN POTATOES)
This side dish appears every Easter and Christmas Eve to go along with the holiday ham. We never have any leftovers.
Provided by livie
Categories Potato
Time 2h25m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place thawed hash browns in very large bowl. Add creamed soups and sour cream; stir to combine and set aside. In saute pan melt 1/4 cup of butter and saute onion and garlic till tender. Add to potato mixture along with seasonings and cheese. Stir together till nicely combined. Spread evenly into a 9 by 13 inch greased glass baking dish. In a small bowl combine Corn Flakes with the melted butter. Evenly place topping over potatoes then sprinkle over topping with dried parsley. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake 30 more minutes, or till golden and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Dice the potatoes and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Combine the cream and milk in a bowl. Add the flour, salt and pepper. Whisk together until the flour is incorporated. Pour the cream mixture over the top of the potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and top with the cheeses. Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the chives and serve.
CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
Ordinary ingredients become extraordinary when combined in this casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into 1/8-inch slices to measure about 4 cups.
- Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
- Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg
QUICK & EASY AU GRATIN POTATOES
On holidays, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. -Carol Blue, Barnesville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, condensed soup, salt and pepper; stir in potatoes, cheese and onion. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes and melted butter; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES
This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Provided by CathyM
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
- Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
These potatoes taste so good, my husband will warm them up for days afterward. They are absolutely delicious!
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a layer of peeled and sliced potatoes on the bottom of a deep casserole dish.
- Next, sprinkle chopped onions, then bacon, then thin slices of butter, enough to cover the potatoes. Then crush 1/4 of the stack of Ritz crackers on top of this and then pour 1/4 cup of milk evenly over this. Place slices of Velveeta evenly over this.
- Repeat all steps until casserole is filled.
- Bake at 350° for 40-60 minutes, covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 451.4, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 8.2
EXTRA-CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
Welcome to cheesy deliciousness! This extra-cheesy casserole is a perfect side dish, sure to please your whole family.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place potatoes (from au gratin potato boxes), and Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses in baking dish.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling, stir in sauce mixes (from au gratin potato boxes) with whisk until dissolved. Stir in half-and-half. Pour over potatoes and cheese in baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir potatoes; sprinkle with onions. Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until French-fried onions are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY AU GRATIN POTATOES
No baking required for these easy, cheesy au gratin potatoes. You just need spuds, CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip and a microwave.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 28m
Yield Makes 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place potatoes and water in 1-1/2-quart microwavable casserole dish; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 8 minutes; stir. Microwave an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain well.
- Microwave CHEEZ WHIZ as directed on label.
- Pour over potatoes; mix lightly to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 5 g
CHEESY POTATOES GRATIN
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, then season with salt and cook until the onions are soft and very aromatic, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until the roux is the consistency of wet sand, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the mustard and cheeses. Season with salt to taste to make sure it is delicious!
- Place a quarter of the potatoes in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Ladle a quarter of the cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Repeat this process 3 or 4 more times with the remaining potatoes and sauce, pushing down the potatoes between each layer and topping with the sauce. Place the baking dish on a sheet tray lined with foil. Bake, rotating the dish halfway through, until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes. Tent with foil if the top is getting too brown.
- Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Hot cheesy potatoes!
DOUBLE CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES
Potatoes cooked in heavy cream with Parm cheese, topped with Cheddar cheese. Not for those on a low fat diet! I never use measurements, so go with your gut!
Provided by VOLCANOASH
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Layer potato slices in prepared baking dish. Pour cream over potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are soft, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; gently stir potatoes. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese; cover and let rest until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 182.3 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.3 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY POTATOES AU GRATIN
Try out a classic tonight with Easy Potatoes au Gratin. The layers of cheesy, warm potato slices in our Easy Potatoes au Gratin recipe are sure to please.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Blend in flour, mustard and pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended; cook 3 to 5 min. until thickened, stirring constantly. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and onions; cook 2 to 3 min. until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
- Layer potatoes and cheese sauce alternately in 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray, ending with cheese sauce.
- Bake 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 9 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use a high-quality cheese that melts well. Gruyère, cheddar, and Parmesan are all good choices.
- To make sure the potatoes are cooked through, parboil them before baking. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
- If you don't have time to parboil the potatoes, you can slice them thinly and bake them for a longer period of time. Just be sure to check them frequently to make sure they don't overcook.
- To add a crispy topping to your potatoes, sprinkle them with bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- If you like your potatoes extra cheesy, you can add a layer of cheese sauce between the layers of potatoes.
Conclusion:
Cheesy potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.
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