# Potatoes au gratin

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and impressive side dish of au gratin potatoes, also known as scalloped potatoes, perfect for Thanksgiving.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 6 large potatoes
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning
- 0.5 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the top off of a garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and bake for 45 minutes.
3. Peel and wash six large potatoes. Slice thinly and place in ice water to prevent browning.
4. Grate parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses.
5. In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and Lawry's seasoning.
6. Melt half a stick of butter in a cast iron skillet.
7. Add two tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and stir until combined.
8. Add one cup of milk and one cup of heavy cream. Stir in spices.
9. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the cream mixture. If you didn't roast garlic, add a teaspoon of garlic powder.
10. Add cheeses one by one, incorporating gently. Start with parmesan, then cheddar, and finally mozzarella.
11. Layer potato slices in a baking dish, then pour cheese sauce over them and spread evenly.
12. Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and parsley on top.
13. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for one hour.
14. Broil for a few minutes to brown the top.
15. Add more parsley on top and let it cool slightly before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- aluminum foil
- baking sheet
- box grater
- bowl
- whisk
- cast iron skillet
- baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8jDdH97/
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- Extracted: 2025-04-12

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