How to Make Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes | Allrecipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a more affordable cheese that offers a similar flavor.

Melt butter in a saucepan.

Stir in flour until smooth.

Add milk gradually while whisking to prevent clumps.

Bring mixture to a boil to check thickness.

Stir in grated sharp white cheddar cheese until melted, about 30 seconds.

Slice russet potatoes using a mandolin or knife, leaving the peel on if desired.

Grease the bottom and sides of a baking dish with softened butter.

Layer sliced potatoes in the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper, and adding thinly sliced onion between layers.

Pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes.

Cover the dish with foil, spraying the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Bake in a 400°F (204°C) oven for at least 1 hour, or until bubbly.

Uncover and turn on the broiler for a few minutes to achieve a golden top.

Let the dish sit to thicken before serving.

Garnish with fresh chives before serving.

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