Au Gratin Potatoes a La Fitz

The term ‘au gratin’ refers to a dish that is topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, or both, and then baked until golden and crispy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Au Gratin Potatoes a La Fitz

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
8. Grease a baking dish and layer half of the potatoes in the dish.
9. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
10. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
11. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
12. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
14. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.