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Au gratin potatoes

From the video “Au Gratin Potatoes - Easy Scalloped Potatoes” by Natashas Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Natashas Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~8
est.
Cost
~$3.11*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.89* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.34*for the batch in the video
~$3.11*per serving

You save about ~$14.89* per serving (83% less*) than ordering it out — ~$44.66* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: gruyere cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving328 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat18 g23%
Saturated fat11 g57%
Sodium47 mg2%
Carbohydrate37 g13%
Fiber3.7 g13%
Total sugars5.3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein6.8 g14%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+11 of 20
  • Fiber+16 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−1 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 7 ingredient lines (93% of the measured weight), divided into 8 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for milk, heavy whipping cream, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: butter, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chives. Not matched to nutrient data: Gruyere cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • box grater
  • Dutch oven
  • whisk
  • food processor
  • mandoline slicer
  • aluminum foil

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements of milk and heavy whipping cream
  • Exact measurements of salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder
  • Number of servings
  • Total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Au gratin potatoes

What makes Natashas Kitchen's Au gratin potatoes recipe and technique special?

Natashas Kitchen's take on Au gratin potatoes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Whisk until thick; undercooked sauce won't coat potatoes. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Au gratin potatoes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Au gratin potatoes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Au gratin potatoes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Au gratin potatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Natashas Kitchen's Au gratin potatoes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Au gratin potatoes?

The official cooking video by Natashas Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.