Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, rich in flavor and incredibly satisfying. This delightful side dish features thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes layered with a creamy cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and gruyere, topped off with a golden-brown finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. With its irresistible cheesy goodness and comforting texture, it quickly becomes a household favorite that complements various main dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced into 1/8th inch rounds
- ½ white or yellow onion, cut into slices
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Arrange thinly sliced potatoes and onions in slanted rows in the dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour, then gradually add almond milk until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes evenly, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, add gruyere cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg