Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
45 min.
4
579kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a comforting dish that has captured hearts for generations: Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin! Perfect for any occasion, this rich and velvety side dish is the ideal companion for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. With its layers of tender, perfectly sliced russet potatoes enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce, every bite provides a satisfying melting richness that will leave you craving more.

What makes this recipe truly special is its straightforward preparation, making it accessible even for novice cooks. Using simple ingredients like butter, flour, and milk, you're just a whisk away from creating a creamy homemade sauce that elevates the humble potato to gourmet status. This vegetarian delight is packed with flavor and can easily complement your main courses, be it a hearty roast or a light salad.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests at your next dinner party or simply want to elevate a weeknight meal, Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin is sure to steal the show. With a golden, bubbly cheese topping and a creamy interior, this dish not only tastes divine but also looks stunning when served. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a comforting slice of heaven that warms the soul!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cups milk 
  •  onion thinly sliced
  •  baking potatoes divided peeled sliced
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded divided

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • casserole dish
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Arrange half the potato slices in a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Top with onion and remaining potatoes; add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add flour and salt; stir constantly with a whisk one minute. Stir in milk; cook until thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese; continue to stir until melted.
  4. Pour over potatoes; cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake at 400 for one hour. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories579kcal
Protein15.45%
Fat48.84%
Carbs35.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.44
Glycemic Load
36.49
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.576087122378%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:578.75kcal
28.94%
Fat:31.88g
49.05%
Saturated Fat:18.59g
116.19%
Carbohydrates:52.43g
17.48%
Net Carbohydrates:49.04g
17.83%
Sugar:8.56g
9.51%
Cholesterol:93.71mg
31.24%
Sodium:689.04mg
29.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.7g
45.39%
Calcium:587.01mg
58.7%
Phosphorus:515.71mg
51.57%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
44.2%
Potassium:1163.44mg
33.24%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
30.98%
Selenium:21.31µg
30.44%
Zinc:3.29mg
21.92%
Vitamin B12:1.28µg
21.26%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.11%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.96%
Magnesium:83.09mg
20.77%
Vitamin A:1028.84IU
20.58%
Vitamin C:14.18mg
17.18%
Folate:57.52µg
14.38%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14%
Vitamin B3:2.73mg
13.65%
Fiber:3.39g
13.55%
Copper:0.26mg
12.91%
Iron:2.24mg
12.47%
Vitamin D:1.68µg
11.21%
Vitamin K:6.42µg
6.11%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.06%
Source:My Recipes