Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust layers tender russets and sweet onions under a velvety Cheddar–Asiago cream sauce, then tops it with a crisp Parmesan and cracker crumble. The result is creamy inside, crunchy on top, and richly cheesy throughout. It’s perfect for holiday tables, Sunday dinners, or any time you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing side.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until they just start to soften, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add the flour and whisk until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the milk and heavy cream; cook and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and Asiago cheese until melted; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- 4
Arrange about half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Place the sweet onion slices and green onions on top; pour about 1/3 of the cheese sauce over the onions. Arrange the remaining potato slices in the dish; pour the remaining cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and crushed crackers over the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center and starting to brown at the edges, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over the top to serve.
- Calories 592.03 kcal High 30%
- Protein 20.53 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 47.35 g 17%
- Total Fat 36.19 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 21.15 g High 106%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.22 mg High 34%
- Sodium 510.27 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 559.77 mg Good Source 43%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 923.99 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 81.44 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 19.33 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Assorted Crackers, Black Pepper, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 592.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Assorted Crackers, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Green Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 592.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust healthy?
- Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions and Parmesan Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 592.03 calories and 20.53 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.27 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.15 g (106% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn 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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