Au Gratin Potatoes

This is one of my husband’s favorite side dishes. He is a meat and potatoes guy and has always liked my Au Gratin Potatoes. This recipe is easy to make and turns out perfect every time. Serve these creamy potatoes with steak, fried chicken or shredded pork. They go well with absolutely everything!

Potato dishes are one of the most requested recipes in my house. Everyone loves a creamy, crunchy potato dish with their favorite steak or chicken dish. These Au Gratin Potatoes have become a staple in our home. Simple ingredients always make the best side dishes.

Au Gratin Potatoes

• 5 medium russet potatoes, sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded by hand)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• chopped chives for garnish, optional

How to make Au Gratin Potatoes?

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel and slice the potatoes and the onion.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and layer the potatoes with the sliced onions and add salt and pepper.

• In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring.

• Slowly add the milk while stirring constantly.
• Add the crumbled or shredded cheese to the milk mixture and stir the sauce for about 5 minutes.
• The cheese will melt and the sauce will thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes in the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

The potatoes will be golden brown and bubbly when done. This dish pairs well with any protein. I chose to serve Au Gratin Potatoes with pork chops and buttered corn…it makes a tasty, satisfying meal!

Can I use this classic cheese sauce to make Macaroni-n-Cheese?

You can also use the same recipe for cheese sauce to make the best-ever macaroni and cheese.

• Put cooked (al dente) pasta of your choice (macaroni, bow ties, ditalini, or any kind of pasta) in a baking dish and pour the same cheese sauce over the pasta.
• Sprinkle some seasoned bread crumbs on top and bake it for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. You will never eat Mac-n-Cheese out of a box again!