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Murphy's Au Gratin Potatoes

Kelly Jensen
These Au Gratin Potatoes with American Cheese are a classic comfort food side dish recipe from my family's Chicago supper club restaurant. This tasty side dish is loaded with cheeses, milk, potatoes, and spices! Served in casserole dishes or individual ramekins for the perfect accompaniment to your dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chicago
Servings 30
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lb potatoes
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Sea Salt
  • 1 gallon milk
  • 3 lbs american cheese grated
  • 1 lb parmesan grated
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Peel potatoes, and boil them in a pot of hot water for about 30-40 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Once cool, grate the potatoes with a regular cheese grater.
  • In a pan over medium heat: melt butter, add flour and blend slowly. Add 1/2 of the milk and all of the cheese. When cheese is melted add salt and remaining milk. Add grated potatoes and mix well until a medium custard consistency forms.
  • Place potatoes in individual casserole dishes or ramekins. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and paprika on top. Bake in hot over or broiler until cheese is bubbling.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1535mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 767IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 820mgIron: 1mg
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