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Overhead view of garlic herb potatoes au gratin on a plate, garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper.

Garlic Herb Potatoes Au Gratin

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au gratin potatoes, potatoes au gratin
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Looking for an easy and flavorful side dish? These Garlic Herb Potatoes Au Gratin are the perfect side for any occasion! Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a luxurious creamy cheesy herb and garlic sauce. What more could you want?
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (1.3kg) russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8" thick
  • 8 ounces (225g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • cup (80g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup (8g) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups (470ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter; set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the cheeses, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Layer ½ of the sliced potatoes in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with ½ of the cheese mixture. Layer with remaining potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Pour cream all over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Notes

  1. MAKE AHEAD: Assemble and cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight. Pull from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes before baking. May need to add additional baking time. 
  2. STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1584IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg