Skip to Content
Menu

Au Gratin Potatoes

  • Save Recipe
  • Jump to Recipe
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 4, 2010
  • Save
  • Pin
  • Print
  • Share
  • Jump to Recipe
Enjoy these delicious potatoes topped with cheese and bread crumbs – perfect for a side dish.

Au Gratin Potatoes

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
  • Save
  • Pin
  • Print
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • Paprika, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter 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; remove from heat.
  • Step 
    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 until melted.
  • Step 
    4
    Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake uncovered 1 hour.
  • Step 
    5
    In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

370 Calories
18g Total Fat
15g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
55mg
19%
Sodium
540mg
23%
Potassium
670mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
7g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved