Potatoes au Gratin is a delicious side dish that complements so many entrees! Made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and the best creamy cheese sauce, this classic recipe is sure to delight family and friends at any holiday gathering.
4PoundsRusset potatoespeeled and thinly sliced (1/4-inch thick)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a large, oven safe skillet or casserole dish and set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan then whisk in the flour and cook until it starts to brown, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 30 seconds then whisk in the heavy cream and let it cook until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Turn the heat off then stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheeses until fully melted.
Layer ¼ of the potatoes in the pan then evenly pour ¼ of the gravy over top of the potatoes.
Continue layering everything in this way 3 more times to form 4 layers of potato and gravy each, ending with the gravy on top.
Tightly cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour then remove the foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly and the potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.
Let it rest for 15 minutes then serve with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.
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Notes
NOTE: It is important for best results to use freshly shredded off the block cheese for this recipe