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Au Gratin Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Peel the potatoes, then use a mandolin, or sharp knife for a thin slice about to ¼ inches thick.
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Finely chop the onions.
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Spray the bottoms and sides of an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Alternate layers of potatoes, onions, flour, salt and pepper, starting with potatoes first and ending with flour mixture on top. You should have 3 layers.
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Top with cubed butter.
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Heat the milk until just before boiling.
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Pour the milk over the layers in the baking dish.
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Top with gruyere.
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Bake covered until the potatoes are fork tender (approx 50 minutes).
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Uncover and bake until the cheese bubbles and browns. (approx 15 minutes).
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Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden brown top.
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Remove the dish from the oven, and let it stand for 15 – 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Slice Potatoes Uniformly 🥔Use a mandoline slicer to cut potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness for even cooking and a refined presentation that prevents some slices from being undercooked while others are mushy.
- Toast Your Gruyere First 🧀Reserve half your grated Gruyere to add in the final 5 minutes of baking; this prevents it from burning while ensuring a beautifully caramelized, golden-brown crust on top.
- Infuse Your Béchamel 🧈Add a bay leaf and whole cloves to your milk while heating before making the roux to build depth of flavor that elevates the creamy sauce beyond standard preparations.
- Parboil Potatoes Strategically 🫕Parboil sliced potatoes for 3-4 minutes before layering to reduce final baking time and ensure they finish tender while the cheese achieves optimal color and texture.
- Let It Rest After Baking ⏱️Allow the au gratin to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven; this sets the cream sauce, prevents it from running on the plate, and makes serving portions much cleaner.
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Vegetarian
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