Sage Rosemary Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin
Fresh sprigs of sage, rosemary and thyme flavor the homemade cream sauce for theses potatoes au gratin. This comforting cheesy potatoes casserole is perfect with ham, turkey or roast beef.
Servings: 10
Calories: 219kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups thinly sliced potatoes about 4 large and long russets
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 3 stems of fresh sage (about 1 teaspoon dried ground sage)
- 3 stems of fresh rosemary (about 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 3 stems of fresh thyme (about 3/4 teaspoon dried ground thyme)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9x13 casserole pan and set to the side.
- In a large pan over medium high heat melt butter.
- Once butter has melted add in flour and cook while stirring for a minute or two.
- Gently add in half and half, slowly, mixing while adding to ensure there are no lumps.
- Once half and half has been added and it's smooth, lower heat to medium and add in remaining seasonings and fresh herbs. Stir together and allow fresh herbs to infuse for 2-3 minutes.
- After 2-3 minutes, remove pan from heat and remove fresh herbs. Taste and add more seasonings if desired.
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- Add in a layer of potatoes, one at a time to cover the bottom on the pan.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes
- . Do another final layer of potatoes and cover with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.After 45 minutes, remove the foil and top potatoes with cheeses.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and starts to lightly brown on edges.
- Serve warm.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe being divided 9 ways, with 1 serving being a little over 1/2 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3.6mg