Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

by Shelly

Yummy delicious Potatoes Au Gratin are the ultimate comfort food.  These potatoes are easy to make and taste so delicious you will probably be asked for the recipe.  Don’t expect to have any leftovers, these potatoes go fast, especially at potlucks!

Potatoes Au Gratin

  • 4 russet potatoes - peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/2 onion -  minced

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease a 1 quart casserole dish (I use PAM or butter).

Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish, season with salt and pepper. Top with the diced onion.  Add another layer of potatoes, season with salt and pepper.

Making the cheese sauce:  In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and salt, and wisk constantly for one minute or so. Slowly stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened, whisking constantly. Once it thickens, add in cheese and whisk until melted and blended. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil or a lid that fits casserole.

Bake 1-1/2 hours.

Optional Additions:

  • Add chopped left over ham
  • Top last 10 minutes with bread crumbs
  • Add a few cloves minced garlic to onions or sprinkle potatoes with garlic powder
  • Sprinkle a little Cayenne over potatoes or into cheese sauce for a little kick
  • Sprinkle top of casserole with a little paprika for color
  • Top with green onions last 10 minutes
  • Add a few pieces chopped up COOKED bacon to the potatoes
  • Add some dried parsley to the cheese sauce for color

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Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

by Shelly

These mashed potatoes are extra special. The garlic and horseradish give the potatoes a nice kick.

8-10 medium sized peeled and quartered potatoes
2 cloves garlic - smashed
4 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup whole milk
2-4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
salt & pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender. The potatoes edges will start to round when they are done. Test potatoes with a fork. Drain.

In a microwave safe bowl combine milk, butter and smashed garlic. Warm for a minute or so in microwave, butter should be melted and milk should be warm. The garlic will become infused in the butter/milk mixture. Discard garlic.

Add milk/butter mixture and horseradish to the potatoes and blend with an electric mixer. Season for salt & pepper. If potatoes need more thinning out then add more milk or a little sour cream to get the desired consistancy.

Serves 8

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Potato Pancakes

by Shelly

These are the best potato pancakes.  My kids LOVE them and eat them as fast as I can make them.

Potato Pancakes

4 large potatoes - peeled & grated
1/2 yellow onion - grated
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2-6 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Squeeze moisture out of potatoes.  Combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and flour in bowl.  Mix well.

Heat a cast iron skillet with vegetable oil over medium high heat.  Add just enough vegetable oil to barely cover the bottom of the skillet.

Scoop potato mixture out using a 1/3 cup measuring cup.  Put in hot skillet and cook 5-6 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels.

Optional Ideas

Substitute minced green onion for yellow onion
Add shredded cheddar cheese to the potato mixture
Add chopped jalapenos to the potato mixture
Add cooked crumbled bacon to the potato mixture
Serve with sour cream, salsa or apple sauce

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