• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Krazy Kitchen Mom

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
×

Home » Sides » Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes – A Holiday Classic

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes – A Holiday Classic

Last Updated on November 4, 2019. Originally Posted on November 6, 2019 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

Share
Pin
Email
Tweet
20Shares

This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes - thinly sliced potatoes and onion cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. via @krazykitchenmomCheesy Au Gratin Potatoes - thinly sliced potatoes and onion cooked in a creamy cheese sauce.Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes - thinly sliced potatoes and onion cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. via @krazykitchenmom
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Get ready for your family to devour these Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes. They are cheesy, creamy, yummy potatoes. They will instantly become a family favorite.

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes and spoon

My Mom used to make Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes all the time and they were irresistible. A creamy cheese sauce covering tender slices of potato – so good! I used to think that they were very difficult to make when, in fact, they are really very easy.

What does au gratin mean?

Au Gratin means a dish that is browned and topped with breadcrumbs or cheese or a combination of both. I used a cheese sauce and then also topped the casserole with cheese. The word itself is French meaning a baked casserole. If you omit the cheese in this recipe and just have a cream sauce, the dish is known as Scalloped Potatoes. You might also hear the dish called Potatoes Au Gratin.

A plate of Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

How to make Cheesy Au gratin potatoes

  1. You begin by making a roux which is equal amounts of melted butter and flour. This will be the thickener for your cheesy sauce.
  2. Next, you add the milk and when it gets warm you add the cheese. There you go – now you have a delicious cheesy sauce.
  3. Slice the potatoes and onion equal thickness. If you have a mandoline like I do its very easy to get them equal sizes. If you don’t just take your time and make sure you use a sharp knife to slice them thin.
  4. And finally, you arrange the potatoes and onions in a baking dish. Cover them with foil and bake them at 400°

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes Casserole

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes


  • Author: KrazyKitchenMom
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Get ready for your family to devour these Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes. They are cheesy, creamy, yummy potatoes. They will instantly become a family favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large russet potatoes, washed, peeled and sliced thin. (These can be sliced by hand but if you have a mandolin you can get a much more consistent slice.)
  • 1/2 large onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings (same size as the potatoes)
  • 3 TBS flour
  • 3 TBS butter
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. DIRECTIONS
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Start with potatoes and place a layer covering the bottom of the dish, next layer with onions, again with a layer of potatoes and continue until all onions and potatoes are in the casserole dish. Set aside.
  5. In a saucepan on the stovetop, melt butter on medium, add flour and whisk, about 2 minutes, add milk and continue whisking constantly until the mixture begins to thicken (this may take 3-5 minutes).
  6. Add dry mustard, ground sage, and nutmeg.
  7. Add the cheese and once the cheese is fully incorporated, remove from heat.
  8. Pour the cheese mixture over the potato/onion layers.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
  10. Remove from oven, remove foil, and place it back into the oven on broil until they brown.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: baked
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Holiday side dish, cheesy potatoes

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

 

Share
Pin
Email
Tweet
20Shares


Leave a Comment
Last Updated: November 4, 2019

Get More Updates!

Sign up to get exclusive updates & tips!

By using this form you agree with this site's privacy policy.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆
Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recipes combining fresh foods and packaged ingredients for everyday living.

Come on in…the kitchen is always open!

I’m Laura, the Krazy Kitchen Mom. I create recipes using fresh food and packaged ingredients for easy cooking.

Read More →

Come and get it!

Subscribe to get the scoop on all the latest juicy bits.

Fan Favorites

blue bowl filled with Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

load of banana bread with a slice leaning on it

Mom’s Best Homemade Banana Bread

woman's hand reaching for a blue bowl filled with white bean tomato soup

White Bean Tomato Soup

close up shot of a bowl of onion soup

French Onion Soup

Popular Categories

  • Chicken & Turkey
  • Desserts and Sweets
  • Drinks and Cocktails
  • Sandwiches and Pizzas

Featured Posts

blue bowl filled with Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

load of banana bread with a slice leaning on it

Mom’s Best Homemade Banana Bread

woman's hand reaching for a blue bowl filled with white bean tomato soup

White Bean Tomato Soup

close up shot of a bowl of onion soup

French Onion Soup

Seasonal Recipes

platter with yellow rice and peas topped with bake cranberry chicken

Cranberry Orange Baked Chicken

cookie tin filled with oatmeal fig pecan cookies

Oatmeal Fig Pecan Cookies

Mexican hot chocolate cookies in a box lined up one behind another. Crumb surrounding box

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

three apple pie rings

Baked Apple Pie Rings

view more seasonal recipes

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

You might also like…

Spinach galette on a white plate with one slice being cut out
Stack of snickerdoodle cookies with fall background
SMALL JAR OF BOURBON BUTTER SAUCE ON A BLUE AND WHITE CLOTH
Spinach salad with serving spoon
Bowl of pasta with tomatoes and pasta swirled around a fork
Woman's hands holding a bowl of bean soup

Newsletter

subscribe for email updates!

By using this form you agree with this site's privacy policy.

Italian Wedding Cookies are soft and pillowy with Italian Wedding Cookies are soft and pillowy with an almond flavor. They are dipped in a creamy almond glaze and topped with fun and colorful sprinkles.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/italian-wedding-cookies/
.
.
.
 #cookies #cookieseason #cookiesviral #cookiestagram #cookiesofinstagram #baking #bakingtips #bakinglove #bakingtime #bakinglove #weekendbaking #homebakers #homebaker #homebakery #homebakersofinstagram #cookie monster
Dark balsamic vinegar and sugar bring out the deep Dark balsamic vinegar and sugar bring out the deep sweet rich flavor in my Easy Sweet Balsamic Strawberries recipe. Serve it as a sauce on ice cream or chicken or eat it plain.
➡ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/easy-sweet-balsamic-strawberries/
.
.
.
#strawberry #strawberries #fruit #fruitlover  #fruitsalad #fruitsalade #fruitsalads #strawberrysauce #strawberrysauce🍓 #strawberryrecipes #strawberrysalsa #balsamic #balsamicglaze #balsamicvinegar #balsamicstrawberries #berries🍓 #berries #berrylovers #berryrecipes
This all-American classic fruit salad is full of c This all-American classic fruit salad is full of cold crispy apples, grapes, and nuts tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise sauce.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/waldorf-salad/
.
.
.
 #fruitsalad #fruitsalads #fruitsaladrecipes #apples #applelove #applelover❤️ #applelovers❤️ #waldorfsalad #waldorfsaladrecipe #saladsofinsta #saladsofsummer #saladsofinstagram
This is one of my most popular recipes and everyon This is one of my most popular recipes and everyone raves about it.
A flakey crust topped with creamy herby dill dip topped with fresh vegetables. It’s perfect for a light lunch or a party appetizer at any time of the year.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/crescent-roll-veggie-pizza/
.
.
.
 #crescentrolls #pillsburycrescentrolls #pillsburycrescentrollcrust #veggiepizzas #veggiesanddip #GameDaySnacks #gamedayfood #gamedayfoods #gamedaysnacks #gamedayappetizers #healthygamedayfood #easyappetizer
My Mom's Banana Bread recipe is one of my all-time My Mom's Banana Bread recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It's an easy recipe that turns out perfectly every time.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/moms-best-homemade-banana-bread/
.
.
.
 #bananabread #bananabread🍌 #bananabreadday #bananabreadlover #bananabreadrecipe #bananabreadmuffins #bakingweek #bakingweekend #weekendbaker #weekendbake #weekendbaking #homebakery #homebakermom #momswhobake #momswhocook #comfortfoodie #comfortfood😋 #comfortfood #comfortfoods #comfortbaking
White Bean Tomato Soup is a hearty, low-calorie, l White Bean Tomato Soup is a hearty, low-calorie, low-carb, tomato-based soup. It's made with canned tomatoes, beans, carrots, spinach, herbs, and spices.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/white-bean-tomato-soup/
.
.
.
 #souplast #souplovers #soupseason #souprecipe #soupweather #souprecipes #soup #soupoftheday #tomatosoup #tomatosoup🍅 #tomatosoupbase #tomatosouprecipe #beansoup #homemadesoups #homemadesoup #homemadesoupday #homemadesoupisthebest #soupphoto #soupphotography
French Onion Soup is a beef-based soup filled with French Onion Soup is a beef-based soup filled with sweet soft cooked onions. It's topped with a cheesy baguette crouton.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/french-onion-soup/
.
.
.
 #soup #souplast #souprecipe #soupseason #soupweather #souprecipes #soupoftheday #soupoftheweek #frenchonionsoup #frenchonionsoup #onion soup #soupson #soupson #soupsofinstagram #comfortfood
RAITA is a creamy cool Indian yogurt-based dipping RAITA is a creamy cool Indian yogurt-based dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with grilled pita bread, fresh veggies dipper, and spicy foods.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/raita/
.
.
.
 #raïta #raita #raitarecipes #RaitaRecipe #yogurt #yogurtbowl #yogurtlover #yogurt #yogurtdip #yogurtsauce #indianfood #indianfoodlovers #indianfoodrecipes #dips #chipsanddips #chipsanddip #veggiesanddip
Curried Beef and Potato Samosas are filled with me Curried Beef and Potato Samosas are filled with medium-spice beef curry, potatoes, and peas. Served with a tangy spicy cool Greek yogurt sauce.
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/curried-beef-and-potato-samosas/
.
.
.
 #handpies #handpie #handpierecipe #samosa #samosas #samosalovers #samosarecipe #samosa #samosalover #samosarecipe #indianfood #indianfoodlovers #indianfoodrecipes #empanadas #empanadas #beefpies #beefpie
Follow @krazykitchenmom on Instagram
  • Chicken & Turkey
  • Desserts and Sweets
  • Drinks and Cocktails
  • Sandwiches and Pizzas

Copyright © 2023 Krazy Kitchen Mom on the Seasoned Pro Theme

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT