Description
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy layers of tender potatoes with rich, melted cheese. This dish features golden, crispy edges that contrast beautifully with the velvety interior, making it a show-stopping side for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the dish. In a bowl, mix heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour half of this mixture over the potatoes.
- Repeat with remaining potato slices and cream mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg