au gratin potatoes
Our au gratin potatoes are versatile and super easy to make.
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Serve as a side, or add crisp ham cubes for a full meal dish and accompany it with a fresh green salad.
How to make Au Gratin Potatoes
What you are creating:
Extra cheesy au gratin potatoes that are easy to make.
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Ingredients:
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2 pounds white potatoes
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 sweet yellow onion, minced
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Cooking oil to sauté the onion
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 quart low fat milk or half and half
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Butter for greasing pan
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Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease a 9/13 inch baking pan with butter.
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Sauté the sweet yellow onion in cooking oil until caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook through.
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Peel potatoes and slice thin.
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Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the pan. Spread 1/3 of the sautéd onion mixture over the potatoes. Spread 1/3 of the cheddar cheese over the sautéd onion mixture. Repeat with two more layers.
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Pour the milk evenly over the top of the potatoes.
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Bake until tender (about 60-90 minutes).
Makes 6-8 servings.
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Variations:
Cube 1 pound ham and brown in cooking oil. Layer on top of the cheddar cheese.
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Love spam? Substitute for the ham!
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How about a delicious dessert?
