Au Gratin Potatoes
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A classic comfort food dish featuring tender Potatoes layered in a rich homemade cheese sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Baked until golden brown and bubbling.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wire whisk
- Baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Tablespoon | Butter | Divided |
| 2 Tablespoon | Flour | None |
| 1/2 Cup | Milk | None |
| As needed | Sharp American Cheese | Grated |
| To Taste | Salt & Pepper | None |
| As needed | Potatoes | Thinly sliced |
| As needed | Breadcrumbs | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cheese Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Stir in 2 tablespoon flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup milk until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat, then stir in sharp American cheese, salt & pepper until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
- Layer thinly sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, ensuring that the slices are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the top generously with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is golden brown and bubbling.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the dish a few hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to bake; add 10-15 minutes to the total baking time if baking cold.
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