Big Y Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes How To

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.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Slice potatoes thinly and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually whisk in heavy cream, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.

Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.

Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the cream mixture.

Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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