Description
Creamy au gratin potatoes are a delightful comfort food that elevates any meal with their layers of buttery, tender potatoes enveloped in a rich cheese sauce. Baked to perfection, these potatoes feature a golden crust that crackles with each bite, offering an irresistible combination of creaminess and crunch. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and will leave everyone clamoring for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in heavy cream along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Layer half the potato slices in a greased baking dish. Pour half of the creamy mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg