Description
Discover a comforting side dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. This classic Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe blends thinly sliced potatoes and onions in a rich, silky cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these oven-baked potatoes promise a golden, crispy finish and a warm, satisfying taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- Potatoes - thinly sliced (use your preferred quantity)
- Onion - thinly sliced
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dry mustard
- 1 cup (250 ml) cheddar cheese - grated
- 3 tablespoons (37.5 ml) butter
- 3 tablespoons (37.5 ml) flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Grease an oven-proof pan.
- Layer the thinly sliced potatoes and onions alternately in the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and silky.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the layered potatoes and onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender when poked (approximately 45–60 minutes).
- For an extra golden crust, finish by placing the dish under the grill for a few seconds.
- Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, comforting dish.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 544
- Sugar: 12.2 g
- Sodium: 519.9 mg
- Fat: 16.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 83.3 g
- Fiber: 11.6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 46.4 mg
