Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

Easy to make Creamy Potatoes

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 45m
Total Time: 1h 50m
Temp.: 350 ºF
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

224
Calories
10g
Fat
26g
Carbohydrate
7g
Protein
35mg
Cholesterol
605mg
Sodium
Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

Recipe Description

These Simple Au Gratin Potatoes are the perfect side for any menu. It’s creamy and cheesy and so tasty! The prep time is quick and easy, so you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen, pop it in the oven for a good hour, to an hour and a half, the cheese will melt, and then crisp on top for that perfect potato that we all know and love!

To make Simple Au Gratin Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat oven to 350 ºF.

  2. 2

    Prepare sauce

    1 min
    Step 2 - Simple Au Gratin PotatoesStep 2 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    In a large saucepan, melt the butter, over a low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper, until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add milk

    2 min
    Step 3 - Simple Au Gratin PotatoesStep 3 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    Gradually add the milk and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    1 min
    Step 4 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, allowing it to melt.

  5. 5

    Add potatoes and onion

    2 min
    Step 5 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    Add the potatoes and chopped onions.

  6. 6

    Bake

    1h 40m
    Step 6 - Simple Au Gratin PotatoesStep 6 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    Transfer to a greased 2-qt baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for a further 30-40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Simple Au Gratin Potatoes

    If desired, top with pink peppercorn, fresh parsley and green onion, and serve hot!

This Simple Au Gratin Potatoes is an easy, creamy and delicious recipe for the perfect side addition to any meal. Pairs perfectly with any menu you may choose! Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Amy
January 8, 2025
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Delicious! Made these for my friends last week, everyone asked for the recipe. So creamy and easy to make!

Zoe
May 5, 2024
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Super easy recipe

Yummy86
November 11, 2023
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Delicious! I made these for our family dinner and everyone loved them. They're so easy to prepare and a great comfort food. Perfect for any gathering.

Wendy
November 9, 2023
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Delicious! I made these potatoes for our family dinner last Sunday, and everyone couldn't stop raving about them! The blend of cheese and cream made them irresistable. I loved how quick they were to prepare, perfect for a busy weekend. Thank you for this awesome recipe!

Kevin Miller
December 31, 2022
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Amazing! Made these for a family gathering, and they vanished in minutes. My kids loved them, and I felt like a chef! So simple and the cheese crust was perfect.

Catherine Wells
December 15, 2022
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Delicious!

Xena
December 26, 2020
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So deliciously creamy!

Ollie
November 1, 2020
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These Simple Au Gratin Potatoes were such a hit at our family dinner! The kids loved the creamy cheese, and I loved how easy it was to make. Will defintely make again!

Athina
May 14, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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