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A baking dish with easy potatoes au gratin, topped with a cheesy crust and garnished with parsley, sits on a wooden table alongside a serving spoon and plates.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Easy potatoes au gratin without cream is here!! Serve this simple side dish for Easter or Thanksgiving. The perfect dish with leftover ham inside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au gratin, cheesy, homemade, potato, potatoes, side dish
Servings: 10
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 8 medium potatoes sliced
  • 2 c milk whole is best
  • 1 c cheddar cheese or a mixture of white and cheddar, more can be used depending on taste
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. 
  • Melt butter on the stove, add in flour so it thickens Use a wisk and add in milk and continue cooking over a medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until it's bubbly and thick. 
  • Add in cheese and stir until melted. Take off the heat. Layer some of your potatoes in a baking dish, or corningware. Sprinkle with a bit of garlic salt.
  • Pour over 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat layer of potatoes and cheese until your pan if full. Bake for about 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 5.7mg