Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

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

Keto Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 498.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.8g 40%

Carbohydrates: 49.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 9.1g

Fat: 25.4g 39%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 77.2mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 938.9IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.1mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 18.6mg 31%

Folate: 77.7mcg 19%

Calcium: 483.7mg 48%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 77.2mg 28%

Potassium: 1184.4mg 33%

Sodium: 683.4mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 228.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.