Gratin de pommes de terre (sauce béchamel au cheddar)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental is a good substitute with similar melting properties.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

Preheat the oven.

Peel and slice the potatoes.

In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine and add the flour to create a roux.

Gradually add the milk while stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened.

Season the béchamel with salt, pepper, and dried shallots, then stir in the cheddar and portioned cheeses until melted.

In a baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes, chicken lardons, and béchamel sauce, repeating the layers as necessary.

Top with grated cheese and bake until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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