SCALLOPED POTATOES (AU GRATIN)

Scalloped Potatoes (Au Gratin) image

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large russet potatoes, peeled, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
1 white onion, cut into thin strips (Lyonnaise-style cut)
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups cold half-and-half cream
2 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese (mixed yellow and white)
2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/2 cup water)
1/2 tablespoon cayenne (to taste)
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400ºF and generously butter a 3-quart (9 x 13-inch) casserole dish. Layer ½ of the potato sliced into bottom. In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion with garlic for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture over the potatoes in the prepared casserole dish; set aside.
Return saucepan to stovetop and pour cold milk. Bring to a simmer and add cheese, stirring until cheese has melted completely. Pour cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens. Pour ½ cheese sauce over onion mixture and season with black pepper and cayenne. Add the remaining potatoes and pour the remaining sauce; season with black pepper and cayenne once again. Cover dish with greased aluminum foil and bake 1 ½ hours in the preheated oven. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes for golden brown top.
Note: Sprinkle with Panko® for extra crispiness or use green onions and, crumbled and cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 14.7