How to make Potato Au Gratin and Seared Baked Pork Chops

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more accessible and provides a similar flavor profile.

Start by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot on low heat to avoid burning the garlic.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the butter and garlic mixture to help thicken the sauce.

Pour in 1 cup of regular milk and 2 cups of half and half, along with a drop of whipping cream, and whisk to combine.

Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.

Peel and cut approximately 4-5 pounds of potatoes into quarter-inch slices and soak them in cold water.

Drain the potatoes and add them to the milk mixture in the pot.

Add about 2 teaspoons of salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.

Transfer the potato mixture into a 9 by 13 baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

After 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and add cheese (not specified in the transcript).

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

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