# Potatoes au gratin

Creamy, cheesy au gratin potatoes make a delicious and impressive side dish for Thanksgiving.

- Total time: 105 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 Garlic head
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 6 Large potatoes
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.33 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.33 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Parsley flakes
- 1 tsp Lawry's seasoning
- 0.5 stick Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Cut off the tip of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, wrap in tin foil, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
2. Peel and wash about six large potatoes.
3. Slice the peeled potatoes into thin pieces and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water to prevent browning.
4. Grate Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses.
5. Prepare the seasonings by combining 1 teaspoon each of paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and Lawry's seasoning in a small bowl.
6. Melt half a stick of butter in a pan for the roux.
7. Once the butter is melted, add 2 tablespoons of flour and stir until combined.
8. Add 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream to the roux.
9. Add the prepared spices to the sauce and whisk to combine.
10. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the sauce and whisk until incorporated.
11. Gradually add the shredded Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses to the sauce, stirring gently after each addition until melted and incorporated.
12. Arrange the potato slices neatly in rows in a baking dish.
13. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the arranged potato slices.
14. Sprinkle additional mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and parsley on top.
15. Bake the potatoes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.
16. Broil the potatoes for a few minutes until the top is beautifully browned.
17. Garnish with more parsley.
18. Let the potatoes cool down slightly before serving to allow the cheese sauce to thicken.

## Equipment

- Cutting board
- Knife
- Tin foil
- Baking tray
- Vegetable peeler
- Sink
- Bowl
- Grater
- Glass containers
- Measuring cups
- Small bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Pan
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Pot holders
- Wooden spoon
- Plate

## Tips

- For best results, use freshly shredded cheese as it melts better.
- Let the dish cool down slightly before serving to allow the cheese sauce to thicken.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-11-26

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