Potatoes au Gratin Recipe

Name: Potatoes au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz (300 g) Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks; 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half (about 1 1/2 lbs/750 g); 1 1/2 sweet onions, quartered; Pinch salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; Pinch freshly ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour; 3 cups (750 mL) milk, at room temperature (see Notes); 13-by 9-inch (3 L) baking dish, buttered

Servings: persons

10 oz (300 g) Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half (about 1 1/2 lbs/750 g)
1 1/2 sweet onions, quartered
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/3 cup (75 mL) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour
3 cups (750 mL) milk, at room temperature (see Notes)
13-by 9-inch (3 L) baking dish, buttered

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
In work bowl fitted with shredding blade, shred cheese.
3
Transfer to a bowl.
4
In same work bowl fitted with slicing blade, slice potatoes.
5
Transfer to a small bowl.
6
In same work bowl, slice onions.
7
In prepared baking dish, layer half of the potatoes and then onion slices.
8
Top with remaining potatoes.
9
Season with salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
10
Set aside.
11
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
12
Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
13
Gradually whisk in milk.
14
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Stir in cheese all at once and continue stirring until cheese is slightly melted, 30 to 60 seconds.
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Pour cheese mixture over potatoes.
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Cover baking dish with foil.
19
Bake in preheated oven until bubbling and a fork inserted into center is soft, 75 to 90 minutes.
20
If you would like the top to have a nice brown look, remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of baking.
21
Variation: Try different cheeses, such as Gouda or Edam, in place of the Cheddar.

3021

kcal

Calories

308

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz (300 g) Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks, 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half (about 1 1/2 lbs/750 g), 1 1/2 sweet onions, quartered, Pinch salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Potatoes au Gratin

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