Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender Yukon gold potatoes with layers of rich, creamy cheese sauce. This nostalgic dish is perfect for any occasion – whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium Yukon gold potatoes
- ½ white or yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup gruyere cheese (or substitute with more sharp cheddar)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and layer the sliced potatoes and onions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add almond milk while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, add gruyere and parmesan on top, then bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg