Creamy, satisfying cheese sauce pairs perfectly with cubed potatoes and a crunchy topping. Sometimes I add sliced sausage to make potatoes au gratin a hearty main dish, but it stands very well on its own.
Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a 9 X 13 pan.
Peel and dice:
6 c. potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce.
In a small saucepan melt:
1/4 c. butter
Whisk into the butter:
1/4 c. flour
Whisk in gradually, stirring to avoid lumps:
2 c. milk
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. onion powder
Stir in until completely melted:
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese (about 5 oz.)
Mix the cheese sauce and potatoes together, then put them in the prepared pan. Top the potatoes:
1 c. bread crumbs
Bake the potatoes au gratin at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly. The sauce will thicken further in the oven.
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Doesn’t au gratin sound fancy? Here’s an article that explains what it actually means. Though I didn’t mix my breadcrumbs with butter, I think it still counts. I’m not really one to get technical about French terms.
Cheesy, Crunchy Potatoes Au Gratin
Equipment
- 9×13 pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup butter 1/2 stick
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese grated, about 5 ounces
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a 9×13 pan.
- Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.2 pounds potatoes
- In a saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir for a minute.1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour
- Gradually add the milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Add the seasonings and cheese, stirring until it's completely melted.2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese
- Mix the cheese sauce and potatoes together, then add them to the pan. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly.1 cup bread crumbs