Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 large potatoes, peeled, parboiled, and thinly sliced; 2 cups cooked broccoli, drained well (cooked only until firm-tender, but good to garnish with!) (optional); 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips; 1 1/2 cups canned sliced mushrooms; 1 -2 tablespoon pimento pepper, sliced; BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE SAUCE; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 -2 minced fresh garlic clove; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups full-fat milk; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 -3 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided

Servings: persons

7 large potatoes, peeled, parboiled, and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked broccoli, drained well (cooked only until firm-tender, but good to garnish with!) (optional)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips
1 1/2 cups canned sliced mushrooms
1 -2 tablespoon pimento pepper, sliced
BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
3 tablespoons butter
1 -2 minced fresh garlic clove
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups full-fat milk
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 -3 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided

1
Make sure to parboil the potatoes until soft-firm.
2
Butter a 2-1/2-quart shallow casserole dish.
3
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
4
Arrange half of the sliced par-boiled potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish.
5
For the buttermilk-blue cheese sauce: melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
6
Add in garlic and shallots; saute for 1 minute.
7
Add/whisk in flour, whisk and stir for 3 minutes more.
8
Pour in the half and half and room temperature buttermilk all at once; cook/whisk until sauce thicken and is bubbly.
9
Remove from heat, and stir in pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and half of the blue cheese; mix well to combine.
10
Layer all of the sliced mushrooms over the potatoes in the casserole dish; top with half of the cheese sauce, and distribute the grated jack cheese over the sauce.
11
Layer remaining potatoes over the jack cheese and sauce.
12
Spoon with remaining sauce on top.
13
Sprinkle with remaining blue cheese.
14
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the potato chips over top; return to oven for 10 minutes.
15
Remove from oven and arrange the cooked broccoli around the edges of the casserole (if using) and garnish with pimento (if using); bake for 5 minutes longer.
16
Absolutely delicious!

1586

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 large potatoes, peeled, parboiled, and thinly sliced, 2 cups cooked broccoli, drained well (cooked only until firm-tender, but good to garnish with!) (optional), 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated, 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin

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Variations & substitutions

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