Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 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
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.
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.
