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Potato Casserole​

Comforting Potato Casserole with Gruyere: A Creamy Delight

This creamy and comforting potato casserole elevates Yukon gold potatoes with a rich gruyere cheese sauce, making it a must-try dish for any dinner gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes sliced, can be left unpeeled
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese shredded, can substitute Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt may substitute sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper may substitute white pepper
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour or Sweet Rice Flour; can use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or can use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme dried thyme can be used, reduce amount
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half can use heavy cream for richer sauce
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon or Ham adds flavor
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale adds nutrition and color

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Saucepan
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Mandoline (optional)

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and slice the Yukon Gold potatoes into thin rounds, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Whisk in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually pour in 2 cups of half-and-half, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix well.
  5. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes, drizzle with half of the creamy sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese. Repeat layering.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  7. Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Consider adding bacon or fresh veggies for extra flavor.

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