# Au gratin potatoes (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [Au Gratin Potatoes - Easy Scalloped Potatoes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.11 per serving, ~$9.34 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.89* per serving (83%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- for greasing butter
- 6 oz (about 2 cups grated) Gruyere cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- milk milk
- heavy whipping cream heavy whipping cream
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste onion powder
- to taste garlic powder
- 3 lbs potatoes
- for garnish chives

## Steps

1. [1:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=106s) Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. [1:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=109s) Generously butter a 9x13 inch or 3-quart casserole dish.
3. [1:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=119s) Grate the Gruyere cheese using a box grater.
4. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=142s) Melt unsalted butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
5. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=149s) Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes until golden.
6. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=154s) Gradually pour and whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream.
7. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=201s) Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
8. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=209s) Whisk until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
9. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=213s) Stir in half of the grated cheese until fully melted.
10. [3:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=232s) Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
11. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=244s) Thinly slice the potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness using a food processor, mandoline, or knife.
12. [7:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=427s) Add the sliced potatoes to the warm cheese sauce and stir gently to coat.
13. [7:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=449s) Transfer the coated potatoes to the buttered casserole dish and spread evenly.
14. [8:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR44gvBd95A&t=501s) Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top.
15. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
16. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
17. Optionally, broil for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the cheese crust.
18. Let the dish rest for 15 minutes, then garnish with chives and serve.

## 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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