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Au Gratin Potatoes

Delicious cheesy, creamy baked Au Gratin Potatoes that make everyone happy. They are perfect as a side dish for dinner or Holidays.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: au gratin, au gratin potatoes, baked ham, baked potatoes, best potatoes, buttery, cheesy potatoes, comfort food, creamy, ham leftovers, side dishes, the best au gratin, the best hummush, trending, yum
Servings: 8
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 7-10 med- large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced thin Can substitute 4 large russets
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4-5 cups milk more if needed
  • 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream can sub greek yogurt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup smoke Mozzarella or Gruyere
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350° Peel the potatoes. Using a sharp knife or mandolin, carefully slice the potatoes thin and uniform as possible.
  • Mince garlic next.
  • Now move the potatoes to a saucepan, add the garlic and milk. Bring to a boil for 8-10 minutes. Carefully stir to not break the slices.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer half to a shallow baking dish. Get them as even as possible in the dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper then sprinkle on half of the cheese.
  • Layer the remaining potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and the rest of the cheese.
  • In a bowl combine the buttermilk, nutmeg, paprika, and crème fraiche. Pour over the potatoes. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour over the potatoes and spread evenly with a spoon.
  • Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until perfectly golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • ENJOY!