Garlic Potatoes au Gratin | Healthy Home Economist

Healthy recipe for garlic potatoes au gratin for a tasty, rich, and filling side dish to accompany steak or chicken.

The cheesy deliciousness of potatoes au Gratin is why it is one of my most favorite side dishes.

It makes for a perfect pairing with steak or chicken and is a very filling substitute for bread if you are unexpectedly running low on your favorite sourdough rolls.

While most recipes call for Russet potatoes for this dish, I prefer Yukon Gold, which is decidedly more flavorful to my taste buds.

Bonus: Yukon Gold potatoes are roughly 16% lower in carbs and have more than twice the Vitamin C as Russet potatoes.

If you are sensitive to nightshade vegetables, cassava root can be substituted. Be sure to prepare cassava properly before baking as it is quite high in anti-nutrients.

One other preparation tip is to always shred your own cheese!

Commercial shredded cheese is processed with aluminum, even if organically certified!

Cheese is one of the WORST offenders when it comes to unlabeled additives and processing tricks!

It is worth every penny to buy the best quality large blocks and always slice and shred yourself at home.

Garlic Potatoes Au Gratin

Healthy recipe for garlic potatoes au gratin for a tasty, rich, and filling side dish to accompany steak or chicken.

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

2. Add flour to the melted butter and stir until smooth. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.

3. Gradually add milk and cream, cooking on medium heat until bubbly and thickened.

4. Stir in the sea salt, pepper, and garlic.

5. Pour 1/4 cup of the white sauce into a medium-sized casserole dish.

6. Slice the potatoes about 1/8″ in thickness.

7. Place half the potato slices in the baking dish.

8. Add another 1/4 cup of sauce and then the remaining potato slices.

9. Finish by pouring in the the last half of the sauce.

10. Put on the lid and bake at 400 °F/204 °C for 55 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

11. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Set the lid aside and sprinkle on the shredded cheddar cheese.

12. Place the dish uncovered back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, slightly browned and bubbly.

13. Remove from the oven. Cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Potatoes Au Gratin

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)

Calories 288
Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 58mg19%

Potassium 584mg17%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 550IU11%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 156mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.