Description
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food that features layers of tender russet potatoes enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This dish bakes to perfection with a bubbly, golden crust that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With its versatile flavors, it pairs excellently with any main course, making it a must-have recipe for your collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Slice the russet potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the dish, pour half of the cream mixture over them, and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat with another layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg