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    Side Dish » Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

    Published: Nov 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 16, 2021 by Desarae

    Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

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    Perfect tender potatoes in a creamy gourmet cheese sauce. This au gratin recipe is so easy yet flavorful you won't believe your taste buds. It's the perfect side dish all year round- with family gatherings, parties, holiday dinner or BBQ's. Such a crowd pleaser.

    Au gratin cheesy potatoes in a pan with serving fork

    What are Au Gratin Potatoes?

    AU GRATIN potatoes is a dish with thinly sliced potatoes and a cheesy cream sauce. The cheese typically is a gruyere cheese, which I use, plus a little cheddar. The difference between Au Gratin potatoes and Scalloped potatoes is scalloped is just a cream sauce with no cheese. But we LOVE cheese, so we're throwing that in there!

    Why Au Gratin Potatoes Work

    • They are crowd pleaser. Potatoes plus cheese is a combination that very few people dislike. Its great to serve for everyone.
    • It's easy to make gluten-free! I show you how below.
    • It's a simple two step recipe yet it taste gourmet
    side shot of cheesy au gratin potatoes in white dish

    Ingredients for this au gratin potatoes recipe

    • potatoes (russet or yukon gold, on the smaller side)
    • cheese (gruyere and sharp cheddar)
    • butter, milk and flour (for roux, can use GF flour and the entire meal will be gluten-free)
    • chives- you can use green onions, but I prefer chives because they are much smaller and milder in flavor.
    • parsley- fresh is best but use a dash of dried if you are in a pinch will do.
    • bacon
    potatoes and ingredients for au gratin potatoes in a dish.

    Where do I find Gruyere Cheese?

    You will not find gruyere in the shredded cheese isle, it will be in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store. Often, in the US, this is by the Deli.

    What can I sub for Gruyere Cheese?

    If your store doesn't have gruyere cheese a few other options can be Parmesan cheese or Swiss cheese.

    Gruyere Cheese in a white package

    Creating an easy cheesy au gratin creamy cheese sauce.

    We start by making a roux.

    1. Melt your butter.
    2. Whisk in your flour. Let it bubble for just a minute or two so the flour taste will cook out.
    3. Add in your milk and bring to a boil so it will thicken.
    4. Next add in your flavor. Bacon...
     four step by step photos making a roux, adding milk and adding bacon

    Can I make these gluten-free?

    I have used gluten-free flour (cup-4-cup) and had great success! so yes! because it's only a small amount of flour I think most gluten-free 1 for 1 flour will work great.

    Add in your flavor

    While the pan is still hot (on medium heat, you don't want the milk to boil and scald), whisk in the milk. When the texture is smooth turn the heat down and add in your mix-ins

    • chives
    • parsley
    • bacon
    • cheeses
    four step by step photos adding herbs and cheese to sauce and stirring.

    Prepare your potatoes

    STEP ONE: scrub your potatoes nice and clean. If desired you can peel your potatoes too. I love the texture of potatoes skins so I choose to leave them on.

    STEP TWO:  thinly and evenly slice your potatoes. If you have a mandolin use it! Those are great for evenly, quickly cutting your potatoes. Otherwise using a sharp chef knife works great and helps you keep control of the large stiff potatoes.

    four step by step photos using a mandolin to cut potatoes, lay them in pan and drizzle sauce over.

    How do I lay the potatoes?

    Grease you pan, just to ensure your potatoes won't stick.

    You can lay the potatoes two ways.

    1. Lay them flat and create layers with the cream sauce.
    2. Stand them up (as pictured)
    white baking pan with potatoes laid in a single later

    Make sure the sauce is spread throughout the potatoes.

    If you are laying your potatoes flat just layer a little sauce through the plates.

    If you are standing your potatoes up, like pictured, I gently separate the potatoes to let the sauce seep in-between some of the potatoes.

    Bake the potatoes and serve hot! Feel free to top with more chives, bacon and cheese. never too much cheese.

    Top your potatoes with more bacon, cheese and herbs

    four step by step photos showing adding the toppings one by one to the potatoes covered in sauce.

    Bake your au gratin potatoes

    Because your potatoes are sliced very thin they don't take very long to bake! You will bake in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 400.

    pan of au gratin potatoes with a serving fork scooping into the potatoes
    Can I make this ahead of time?

    Yes, You can make this ahead of time but assembling and covering so it is air tight. Refrigerate if it will be more than a few hours. Before baking bring to room temp.

    What do I do with leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container for 7-10 days in the fridge.

    What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes.

    While the dishes are very similar the difference is scalloped potatoes have a cream sauce, while au gratin potatoes have a creamy cheese sauce.

    baked au gratin potatoes in a white baking dish.

    What should I serve these au gratin potatoes with?

    These au gratin potatoes would go great with

    • pressure cooker ribs
    • smoked turkey breast
    • pressure cooker beef roast
    • BBQ Chicken
    cheesy au gratin potatoes in a small bowl with a spoon

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    Gourmet Au Gratin Potatoes

    An indulgent, creamy and delicious potato au gratin. This easy side dish is great for any occasion made with gruyere cheese and topped with fresh herbs.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups sliced thin Potatoes about 5-6 medium potaotes
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoon flour can use gluten free flour
    • 2 cup milk 2%
    • 1 cup shredded Gruyere Cheese
    • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese sharp
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic salt
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup chopped fresh Parsley
    • ½ cup chopped chives
    • 5 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled

    Instructions

    • Scrub potatoes and cut out any impurities. Slice potatoes thinly, mandolins are handy with this.
    • In a sauce pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Let bubble for 1-2 minutes on med heat. Whisk in milk. When sauce is smooth, add in cheese, salts, parsley, bacon, chives.
    • Grease a large baking dish (9x13). Place potatoes in. Pour sauce over. Slighty shift the potatoes to help cream evenly distribute and coat the potaotes.
    • Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 25 mins.
    • Serve warm.

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    Notes

    Can I make this ahead of time? 
    Yes, You can make this ahead of time but assembling and covering so it is air tight. Refrigerate if it will be more than a few hours. Before baking bring to room temp.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Emily Kemp says

      November 05, 2018 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      I love potato gratin, it's so delicious especially with roast beef or steak. I've also used Comte cheese on these and it's so good!

      Reply
    2. Nicole says

      December 17, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      This looks so delicious! I've never made potatoes au gratin from scratch, so I will definitely have to try this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Aubrey says

        December 19, 2014 at 7:12 am

        Thanks Nicole! Au Gratin from scratch is so easy you will be surprised! Only way I make them!

        Reply
    3. Jim Lipscomb says

      December 13, 2014 at 3:44 am

      I love gruyere cheese, this sounds like another great way to use it.

      Reply
      • Aubrey says

        December 19, 2014 at 7:13 am

        Isn't it the best?! A little pricey but so worth it!

        Reply

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