Au Gratin Potato Recipe

Au gratin potatoes are a holiday classic. The baked potato dish in simplistic form is layers of potatoes and onion baked with a simple cheese sauce make a hearty and comforting casserole.

AuGratinPotato.com offers a multitude of variations, potato dishes--simple to elegant, everyday to special occasion.

Au gratin potatoes may be inspired by Gratin Dauphinois or pommes de terre dauphinoises, a French potato dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper plus a hint of garlic, layered into a baking dish with cream and cooked in a slow oven.

Au gratin potatoes are a delicious side dish for just about any meat or poultry, and are perfect any time of year.

Featured Recipe

golden au gratin potato

1 (10.75 ounces) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, undiluted
1 cup Sour Cream
3/4 cup Butter, melted
3 tablespoons Dried Onion
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 (32 ounces) package Frozen Southern-Style Hash Brown Potatoes, thawed
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 1/2 cups crushed Cornflakes

In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, onion and salt. Stir in potatoes and cheese. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Toss cornflakes and remaining butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until heated through.