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Creamy au gratin potatoes baked with cheese and herbs

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes are a comforting dish featuring thinly sliced Russet potatoes layered with a rich, creamy sauce and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing and layering
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish generously with butter.
  3. Thinly slice the Russet potatoes to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  4. In a bowl, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared dish; pour half of the cream mixture over them and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  4. Remove foil in the last 15 minutes to achieve a golden crust.

Notes

Serve with a crispy green salad or alongside roast chicken for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.