Golden Potatoes Au Gratin is a creamy cheesy potato casserole that will be your entertaining go-to potato recipe from now on! Slices of potatoes are gently boiled in a shallot cream mixture and then layered with cheese and baked to absolute perfection.
Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Golden Potatoes Au Gratin are a must on your holiday table! An easy recipe that bakes up easily every time. the secret is to first boil your potato slices in a shallot cream mixture. this begins the cooking process. Next the potato slices are layered with cheese in a casserole dish and baked to the ultimate cheesy, creamy perfection. The holidays are going to be fabulously delicious this year!
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- 1 Tbs. butter
- 1/3 cup minced shallots, about 2 large shallots
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tbs. flour
- 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, 6 cups
- 2 cups shredded white or yellow cheddar cheese, 8 ounces
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Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 2 1/2 - 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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In large saucepot melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots, kosher salt and pepper and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
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Combine heavy cream and flour, stirring until blended.
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Add heavy cream mixture and sliced potatoes to saucepot and bring to a boil, stirring gently.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer half of the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese.
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Using slotted spoon, arrange remaining potatoes over cheese. Pour remaining cream mixture over potatoes and top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
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Bake 50-60 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden.
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Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
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