Quick Au Gratin Potatoes

This recipe for cheesy potatoes boasts a tasty trifecta of cheeses--Cheddar and Gruyere make a creamy sauce for the potatoes while Parmesan adds flavor to the au gratin topping.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• cooking spray
• ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup bread crumbs, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine half-and-half, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add potatoes and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and 1/8 cup bread crumbs; stir gently until combined.

Step 4

Pour potatoes into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining bread crumbs.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crunchy, about 30 minutes.