Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers
Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers features tender russet potatoes and sweet onion rings nestled in a velvety Cheddar béchamel, baking into bubbling, golden richness. Each bite balances creamy sauce with gentle pepper and a hint of nuttiness from melted cheese. Serve for a cozy dinner side or as a holiday centerpiece alongside roasted meats.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter.
- 2
Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Arrange the onion slices on top, then add the remaining potatoes. Season again with salt and pepper.
- 4
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and salt; cook, whisking constantly, until the raw flour taste is gone, about 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually pour in the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition to incorporate; adding the milk slowly while whisking helps prevent lumps in the sauce.
- 6
Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the cheese all at once; cook, stirring constantly, until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.
- 8
Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, then cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Calories 591.43 kcal High 30%
- Protein 24.42 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 53.79 g 20%
- Total Fat 32.35 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 18.81 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.33 mg High 30%
- Sodium 516.52 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.48 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 7.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 700.92 mg Good Source 54%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 1153.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 78.65 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 20.32 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 1.87 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers is a French side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Milk, and Onion. Each serving provides about 591.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Milk, Onion, Russet Potato. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 591.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers healthy?
- Cheesy Potato Gratin with Creamy Layers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 591.43 calories and 24.42 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.52 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.81 g (94% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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