Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles

Name: Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 13 servings (3/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce; Dash ground nutmeg

These cheesy potatoes would be quite popular at holiday meals or potlucks. I like to serve it with my holiday ham.—Cathy Rau, Newport, Oregon

Ingredients

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash ground nutmeg

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the chilies, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mustard, garlic powder, pepper sauce and nutmeg until cheese is melted.
In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, arrange half of the potatoes and cheese sauce. Repeat (dish will be full).
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 242 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

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Emiie

Jul 17, 2017

I don't make this with chilies, but this is an absolutely wonderful side dish. I brought it to a family gathering and everyone loved it, even the young ones. Definitely a good recipe for potato lovers.