Grandmother's Kitchen

Au Gratin Potatoes

Au gratin potato recipe. A classic.

Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons flour (GF version use gluten free flour)
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F
  2. Boil potatoes until just tender, 20-25 minutes; drain.
  3. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4" rounds.
  4. Layer the potato slices into a 3 quart baking dish.
  5. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.Add flour, stir while cooking, 1-2 minutes.
  6. Whisk in milk and add garlic. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  7. Stir in cheddar cheese and all but 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
  8. Pour over the potatoes and use a spatula to evenly distribute and stir slightly into all the layers.
  9. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Tent with tinfoil or put a cover to prevent the cheese from burning.
  11. Bake for 30 minute or until the potatoes are tender and the dish is bubbling . Remove the tent or lid for the last 5 minutes to the cheese becomes nicely browned.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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