Easy Au Gratin Potatoes
These delicious, tender, creamy and cheesy, au gratin potatoes make the perfect side dish recipe that goes great with beef, chicken, pork, and turkey.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- I teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup chicken broth or vegetable both
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and butter a 3 quart casserole dish or baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic salt, black pepper and Slap Ya Mama seasoning, stir and cook until onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and cook until smooth.
- Gradually pour heavy cream, milk and chicken broth into pan, stirring constantly until combined.
- Bring to a boil and cook until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese into skillet, stir until melted.
- Next, add potato slices into cheese sauce, stir to coat and pour into prepared baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 65-70 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to bake until potatoes are tender, approximately 30 additional minutes.
- Carefully remove from oven and serve hot. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.