Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
If you’re in search of a side dish that elevates any meal, look no further than Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes. This beloved recipe features layers of tender Yukon gold potatoes enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce that’s both creamy and rich. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these potatoes are sure to please everyone around the table. With easy preparation steps and make-ahead convenience, you’ll enjoy the comforting flavors and textures that make this dish a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- ½ white or yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup gruyere cheese (or more cheddar)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Layer the sliced potatoes and onions in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until combined.
- Gradually add almond milk while whisking; cook until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Uncover, add gruyere and parmesan on top, then bake for another 30-45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg