Description
A delicious cheesy potato bake made with Yukon gold potatoes, sharp cheddar, and gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (6–7 medium, sliced 1/8-inch thick)
- 1/2 yellow or white onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (2 heaping cups))
- 3/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or substitute more sharp cheddar)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in three slanted rows in the prepared dish. Potatoes should overlap slightly but not be packed too tightly. Tuck onion slices throughout between and on top of potato layers.
- Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour and milk, alternating small amounts and whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue until all flour and milk are incorporated.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened to gravy consistency.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cheese is fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour cheese sauce evenly over potatoes and onions, making sure sauce reaches all corners of dish.
- Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle gruyere and parmesan evenly over top. Return to oven uncovered.
- Bake an additional 30-45 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender in the center and top is golden brown with crispy cheese spots.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by adding other cheeses or vegetables.
- Ensure the potatoes are evenly sliced for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg