I have finally found a recipe for au gratin potatoes that we love! I scaled this down to serve 4. Instead of cubing the potatoes, I thinly sliced them and boiled them with 2 cloves of crushed garlic for about 7 minutes before mixing with the other ingredients. I also used half and half instead of evaporated milk. They were creamy and delicious! My husband said never to buy the box au gratin potatoes (his usual favorite)ever again!

My family thought this dish was amazing. Next time I might use some sliced grilled chicken and use it as a main dish. I did modify this a bit though, I used the ingredients listed (which I scaled down to 4 servings), minus the paprika. I sliced about 5 medium potatoes and precooked them for about 7 minutes or so, just a little under done, drained them, and placed in my lightly greased cassorole dish. In a bowl I mixed the called for, 1/3 of the evaporated milk, salt, pepper, butter and about 3 slices of American cheese cut into very small strips (I had to work with what was on hand!). In addition I added a fourth a of medium sized green bell pepper (finely chopped), and about a 1/4 (or less) of finely chopped onions. I also added some garlic powder (because I was out of fresh garlic, otherwise that would have been my first choice), a packet of Goya Sazon (for color and taste), and just a shake of some creole seasoning, for a little kick, and mixed together. I spooned the semi-chunky mixture on top of my potatoes evenly, and poured the remaining sauce over the rest. I popped it in the oven (350 F) for 30 minutes or so until it was done. Hope you enjoy!

Scaled it down to feed 12 and it got rave reviews - easy to prepare and very tasty! Great texture and everyone declared it a "keeper"!

I cut down the serving size for a small party of 12. It was tasty, but not something I'd make again.

Amazing!! I scaled this down (quite a bit!) and added spices (garlic, pepper, salt, paprika) and then layered in some onions. I also sliced instead of diced my potatoes and precooked them. SO creamy and great!! Thanks!!