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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

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"This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart."
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 1,453 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
  2. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 12, 2006 by EMILY91183 
I'm constantly asked to make my version of this recipe. Here's what I do differently that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2006 by Luminous 
Made exactly as directed, only change being mincing the onion instead of rings, as I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2003 by chynook73 
Can you say.......disappeared faster than a speeding bullet? I just made this as a side dish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2007 by GERILYNN 
I thought this recipe was very, very good. I will not make Au Gratin Potatoes from a box mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 17, 2003 by JMGINGRICH 
This was easy and delicious! I sliced then microwaved the potatoes for about 8 minutes to cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2003 by PMCKAY1717 
Good recipe, nice as a side w/baked ham. Modified slightly by sauteeing onions 1st w/a bit of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 14, 2005 by COOKIN4FIVE05 
I was hesitant to make this but all the raving reviews had me curious. My family of 5 raved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 26, 2008 by naples34102 
Creamy, saucy and delicately flavored potatoes which are the perfect accompaniment to more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by IGLOOSGIRL 
My husband and I loved this so much... My makin them out of the box days are over... I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 18, 2003 by CSANDST1 
This was pretty good. I have a habit of making high fat recipes into low fat ones. This one... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 525

  • Total Fat: 25.3g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg
  • Sodium: 717mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.7g
  • Protein: 19.5g

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