French Onion Potato Bake
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ounce onion soup mix 1 packet
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese shredded off the block
- 1 ½ cups white onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease an 8 x 8, 9 x 9 - inch, or 2.5 quart baking dish. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water and potatoes to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are just barely fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes . Drain the water, and transfer the potatoes to an ice bath. When they’re cool enough to handle, gently remove the skins, and slice into ¼ - inch thick slices.2 pounds gold potatoes
- While the potatoes cook, make the sauce. Heat a medium skillet over low to medium heat. Add the butter, and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the flour. Whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, then while whisking, add the heavy cream and milk. Continue to whisk until smooth, then pour in the onion soup mix. Whisk to combine.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup whole milk, 1 ounce onion soup mix
- When the mixture begins to thicken slightly and steam, slowly begin to add 1 cup of the cheese, whisking between each addition. Remove from heat.
- Place a third of the potatoes into the baking dish, followed by a third of the onions. Top with a third of the cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese sauce, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top.1 ½ cups white onion
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Serve hot, and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2-cup of the French onion potato bake. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
French Onion Potato Bake
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
258
mg
11
%
Potassium
311
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
416
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
158
mg
16
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
