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Why I Love This Side Dish
- Feels fancy, but it’s Easy – Only 4 steps and 20 minutes of prep! They feel more elegant than say, mashed potatoes, and they’re easy enough for anyone to make.
- Pantry Ingredients – You only need potatoes, cheese, butter, flour, milk, cream, and spices!
- Crowd Favorite – This cheesy potatoes au gratin recipe is definitely seen as “special” and whenever I make it, everyone can’t get enough!
What Is the Difference Between Scalloped Potatoes and Au Gratin Potatoes?
Scalloped potatoes and potatoes au gratin are often confused, and for good reason since they are very similar. The most common difference is that scalloped potatoes are cooked in cream and au gratin potatoes are baked with cheese. These easy Au Gratin Potatoes are covered with a cheese sauce and shredded cheese on top and baked in the oven.How to Make Potatoes Au Gratin:
Slice russet potatoes into very thin slices (even thinner than ¼ inch thick). You can peel the potatoes or leave the potato skin on. A mandolin can help speed up the process.
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