#HOW TO MAKE A CHEESE SAUCE FOR POTATOES PLUS#
Plus the cheese sauce infuses with incredible onion flavor. the onion gets delicious and slightly caramelized while the potatoes bake.
Pure nostalgic love in this pan of creamy, cheesy potatoes.Įverything you’ll need to make au gratin potatoes I hope you make these - we love them for Thanksgiving dinner and Easter brunch, but they’re also perfect for Sunday dinners with roasted chicken or my maple glazed salmon.
He was the best cook, and I know his love of food needs to be shared with all of you. Today I’m sharing the recipe inspired by my Dad, who passed away just over 13 years ago. Always, always one of my favorite things to go overboard and load up on during the holidays! Typically at these big gatherings filled with laughter, you’d find my aunt cooking both ham and turkey (try my delicious turkey recipe!), creamy mashed potatoes sprinkled with paprika, green bean casserole, at least 4 different kinds of pies from Baker’s Square (try my french silk pie, cherry or apple!), and of course, my Dad’s cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes filled with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, onions and a crispy cheesy topping. When I was growing up, holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter were made incredibly special thanks to my Dad’s family they had the best get-togethers which included a massive array of food and I was always excited to get on my best dress and make an appearance.