Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin. Homemade cheesy scalloped potatoes with a rich cream sauce and melted cheddar cheese. The perfect potato side dish recipe!
Servings: 8
Equipment
- staub dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Small Onion (finely diced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 4 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced, about 1/8")
- 3 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2-3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add butter and onion and let cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Meanwhile, peel and slice potatoes.
- Add heavy cream, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and potatoes. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low to keep a mild simmer. Parboil potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Transfer potato mixture to 3-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. If you want the cheese to be melted throughout, carefully mix the cheese into the potatoes.
- Bake until bubbling around the edges and cheese is melted and golden, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Recipe adapted from Cooking at Home with Bridget and Julia Cookbook.
