Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
This Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce until golden and bubbly. It’s the perfect comforting side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Top with remaining cheddar and Gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.