Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Indulge in this comfort food classic, where creamy, cheesy goodness intertwines with tender potatoes.
Indulge in this comfort food classic, where creamy, cheesy goodness intertwines with tender potatoes.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- topping:
- potatoes:
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 1 paackage frozen shredded hash browns 26 ounces
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 3 cups cornflakes lightly crushed
- Carbohydrate 21.9565675 g
- Cholesterol 72.3248958333333 mg
- Fat 24.466051875 g
- Fiber 1.34402084773779 g
- Protein 13.175596875 g
- Saturated Fat 15.4410315833333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (184g)
- Sodium 627.131458333333 mg
- Sugar 20.6125466522622 g
- Trans Fat 1.44131429166667 g
- Calories 354 calories
Step-by-step
- Melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Stir in the flour, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, and simmer until thickened.
- Off the heat, stir in the cheese.
- Fold in the hash browns and sour cream.
- Mix the cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle over the potatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes (if alone) or 90 minutes (if with ham), then crank up the heat for 10 minutes.
- Let the potatoes rest before serving.
A Culinary Journey to Cheesy Potato Bliss: Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
In the realm of comfort foods, there exists a dish that transcends mere sustenance—a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and evokes memories of warmth and indulgence. Cheesy au gratin potatoes, a French-inspired delight, stands tall as the epitome of cheesy goodness. With its creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and crispy, buttery topping, this dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
The journey to creating cheesy au gratin potatoes begins with a symphony of flavors. A fragrant blend of sautéed onions, aromatic thyme, and a velvety roux of butter and flour sets the stage for the star ingredient—a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. As the cheese melts into the creamy sauce, it creates a rich and decadent base that envelops the tender potato slices. Frozen hash browns, a secret ingredient, add a delightful crunch and help to absorb the creamy sauce.
The crowning glory of this dish is the crispy cornflake topping. Toasted in melted butter, the cornflakes add a satisfying crunch and a golden-brown hue that contrasts beautifully with the creamy potatoes. Whether you choose to bake the potatoes on their own or as a complement to a juicy ham, the result is an irresistible treat that will leave you longing for more.
