Best 6 Original Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

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Potatoes au gratin is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, cream, and butter, and is baked until golden brown and bubbly. This hearty and flavorful dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and is perfect for any occasion.

In this article, you'll find three different recipes for potatoes au gratin. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with Gruyère cheese and heavy cream. The second recipe is a lighter version, made with low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese. The third recipe is a vegetarian version, made with vegetable broth and nutritional yeast.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some potatoes au gratin!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES



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This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.

Provided by CathyM

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, sliced into rings
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
  • Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES



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These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES



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Ordinary ingredients become extraordinary when combined in this casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium boiling or baking potatoes (2 lb)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
Paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into 1/8-inch slices to measure about 4 cups.
  • Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg

ORIGINAL POTATOES AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Original Potatoes Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by helloletty

Categories     Potato

Time 1h39m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

butter
12 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, divided (shredded)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
3 garlic cloves, whole, peeled
1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon (optional)

Steps:

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Llightly butter a 13x9 inch pan so the potatoes won't stick.
  • Cut your potatoes into very thin slices (width wise).
  • Organize half of the potatoes in the pan.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on potatoes to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon of pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt).
  • Add a layer of cheese (1 cup ).
  • Peel 3 cloves of garlic (but leave them whole).
  • In a small sauté pan add 1 pint of heavy whipping cream, the 3 whole garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of chicken flavor bouillon (the bouillon is optional but I always add it.).
  • Evenly add the second layer of potatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper (same amount).
  • Add the rest of the cheese (1 cup).
  • Once the heavy whipping cream mixture comes to a boil REMOVE the 3 garlic cloves; pour mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.8, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 289.9, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.7

POTATOES AU GRATIN



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This is one of the first dishes I made in Home Economics class, but it wasn't until after I graduated that I learned about adding Parmesan and Gruyere for a more sophisticated version.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup grated Gruyere
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
  • Arrange a layer of potatoes in the baking dish, and sprinkle some of the cheeses over them. Continue layering potatoes and cheeses until you've used them all, ending with a layer of potatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cream with the salt and pepper; pour this over the potatoes. Dot the remaining butter over the top and sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

POTATOES AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Potatoes Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 cloves garlic
4 -5 potatoes, depending on size,peel &,slice thin
salt
pepper
2 cups grated muenster cheese
4 cups cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 pan with oil.
  • Peel and cut garlic cloves in half or thirds.
  • Rub sides and bottom of dish with cut side of garlic cloves.
  • Leave garlic pieces in bottom of pan.
  • Layer half of potatoes in bottom of pan.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with half the cheese.
  • Pour half the cream over potatoes.
  • Repeat layer.
  • Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until potatoes are done.
  • Push potatoes down into cream during the first 30 minutes of baking.
  • If top gets too brown cover with foil.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh potatoes, Gruyère cheese, and heavy cream.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. This will prevent the potatoes from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender and golden brown.
  • Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help them set.

Conclusion:

Potatoes au gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy potato topping, potatoes au gratin is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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