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Au Gratin Easter Potato Dishes Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy Au Gratin Easter Potato Dishes with Scalloped Potatoes

This delicious Au Gratin Easter Potato Dishes Scalloped Potatoes features layers of potatoes and a rich cheese sauce, making it a perfect dish for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Ingredients
  • 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs for crunch
  • to taste fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the Russet potatoes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the flour to the butter and garlic, stirring to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, cooking until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and Gruyère cheese until melted.
  7. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, sprinkling with salt and pepper.
  8. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
  9. Add the remaining potatoes, season again with salt and pepper, and pour the rest of the cheese sauce on top.
  10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top layer for crunch.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20g

Notes

For a twist, consider swapping the cheeses or adding cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.

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