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Easy Skillet Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

Name: Easy Skillet Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter (Source: 2 tbsp butter); 1/2 each medium onion (diced) (Source: 1/2 medium onion (diced)); 1 tsp minced garlic (Source: 1 tsp minced garlic); 3 tbsp all purpose flour (Source: 3 tbsp all purpose flour); 1 cup chicken broth (Source: 1 cup chicken broth); 1/2 cup heavy cream (35%) (Source: 1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)); 1/2 cup 1% milk (Source: 1/2 cup 1% milk); 2 cups + 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice) (Source: 2 cups + 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice)); 2 tsp chopped chives (or herbs of choice) (Source: 2 tsp chopped chives (or herbs of choice)); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)); 1.5 lb Blushing Belles from The Little Potato Company (sliced or quartered) (Source: 1.5 lb Blushing Belles from The Little Potato Company (sliced or quartered))

Easy Skillet Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin is made with chicken broth, onion, and minced garlic.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 50 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

SidesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the thickener

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Prepare the sauce additions

Have the sauce liquid ready for the addition described in the method.

Get to know the ingredients

medium onion (diced)

In the method: In a medium skillet (10-12"), melt the butter.

minced garlic

In the method: Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, or just until you can smell it.

chicken broth

In the method: Add the chicken broth, heavy cream and milk to the skillet and cook, whisking often, until the sauce thickens considerably.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Return for the stirring

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

After 15 minutes, remove the lid, sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup cheese and cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thereciperebel.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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