{"id":31721,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-au-gratin-potatoes\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T11:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T16:29:06","slug":"simple-au-gratin-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-au-gratin-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Au Gratin Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making au gratin potatoes from scratch is easier than you might think! One of the all-time classic potato recipes<\/a>, potatoes au gratin combines simple ingredients\u2014thinly sliced uncooked potatoes, onions and a rich cheese sauce\u2014that’s baked until lightly browned and bubbly. It’s a winner at any dinner table, party or potluck.<\/p>\n

Serve au gratin potatoes alongside just about main, from sugar-glazed ham<\/a> for the holidays to fried chicken<\/a> or with your favorite meat loaf recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Au Gratin vs. Scalloped Potatoes<\/h2>\n

If you’re wondering what the difference is between scalloped and au gratin potatoes, the simple answer is cheese. While both dishes feature thinly sliced potatoes baked in a cream sauce until golden brown, traditionally only au gratin potato recipes include cheese. Afterall, the word gratin is a French cooking term for any dish topped with cheese or buttery bread crumbs popped in the oven or under a broiler until brown and crispy.<\/p>\n

However, while often made only with heavy cream or milk and a roux, many scalloped potato recipes<\/a> today also include cheese. And honestly, we’re okay with that.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Au Gratin Potatoes<\/h2>\n