Get the Recipe: Cheddar Ranch Au Gratin Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes and onions are paired with a creamy cheesy ranch sauce in the perfect Cheddar Ranch Au Gratin Potatoes recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
For the Cheese Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 1 ounce Ranch seasoning packet
Topping
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a deep skillet or sauce pan combine the butter over medium heat, add the shallot and garlic and sauté until fragarant. Stir in the milk, heavy cream, cheeses, and Ranch seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. When the mixture has thickened remove from the heat and set aside.
- Layer the thinly sliced potatoes in a greased casserole dish. Pour the cheddar sauce over the potatoes and tilt back and forth so it is evenly distributed. Cover the dish with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and add the remaining cheese. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the cheese is golden.
- Allow the dish to rest at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cooking time may vary slightly based on the thickness of your potatoes. To check potatoes, stick a fork or knife for tenderness.
Serving: 0.5 (a heaping 1/2 cup), Calories: 372kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 727mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g
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