Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boiling or baking potatoes (about 6 medium)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
  • Paprika, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into 1/8-inch slices.
  • 2
    Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
  • 3
    Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
  • 4
    Spread potatoes in baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
  • 5
    Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.

  • This Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes recipe saves time by using unpeeled potatoes. Just make sure to scrub them thoroughly before slicing.
  • To add even more savory flavor to your Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder with the flour, salt and pepper.
  • Easily swap in your preferred shredded cheese in place of the cheddar, such as Gruyère, fontina or Manchego.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 1/2 Cup
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22 g
Saturated Fat
14 g
Cholesterol
65 mg
Sodium
770 mg
Potassium
710 mg
Total Carbohydrate
41 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
16 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
16%
16%
Vitamin C
14%
14%
Calcium
32%
32%
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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