Cheesy Potato Au Gratin with Buttery Ritz Cracker Crumbs.

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Cheesy Potato Au Gratin with Buttery Ritz Cracker Crumbs.

Gruyère and buttery BRIE... serious delish here!

790 kcal /serving 1h 35m Serves 8 Medium American

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (mashed)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups (720ml) heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • 4 oz brie (rind removed + diced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt + pepper (to taste)
  • 4 lb russet potatoes (cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices)
  • 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers or other buttery crackers (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a saucepan, cook the butter and garlic until the garlic is fragrant and caramelized.
  3. Add the flour and whisk until combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the cream and cook until the cream is warm.
  5. Remove from the heat, stir in 3/4 of the Gruyere.
  6. Next add the brie, sage, cayenne and a pinch of salt + pepper.
  7. Stir until all the cheese has melted and the sauce smooth.
  8. If needed, place back over low heat until the cheese is fully melted.
  9. Remove the garlic cloves.
  10. Butter a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) casserole dish.
  11. Pour the cream sauce into a large bowl with the potato slices.
  12. Mix gently to coat the potatoes.
  13. Season the mix with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  14. Mix to gently incorporate.
  15. Spoon a little bit of the cream sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish.
  16. Then spoon the potatoes in.
  17. Try to get the potatoes in one even layer for even cooking.
  18. Pour any remaining cream at the bottom of the bowl over the top the potatoes.
  19. Top with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
  20. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, but pull back one corner for the steam to escape.
  21. Bake for 1 hour.
  22. In a bowl, mix together the crackers and 2 tablespoons butter.
  23. After 1 hour of cooking, remove the foil and sprinkle the cracker mixture over the potatoes.
  24. Continue baking for 30-35 minutes or until the crackers are golden.
  25. Serve hot with fresh herbs if desired!!.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

790 Calories
19.4g Protein 17% DV
56.0g Carbs 19% DV
56.1g Fat 72% DV
4.2g Fiber 11% DV
5.2g Sugars
895mg Sodium 60% DV
165mg Cholesterol 47% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category side
Meal Type Dinner
Tags comfort-food, cheesy, baked