Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these creamy au gratin potatoes. Layers of tender Yukon Gold potatoes are drenched in a rich, cheesy sauce, baked to bubbly perfection, and topped with a golden crust. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll want to make this a regular on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional), such as thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
- Thinly slice the potatoes using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg