Au gratin potatoes are creamy, cheesy and deliciously comforting! This sauce mix makes a busy life so much easier at dinner time. Put your own spin on it and add some veg, extra spice, extra cheese, turn it into a casserole by adding meat. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients and Variations
This recipe is made with dry milk, cornstarch, all purpose flour, cheddar cheese powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dries onion flakes, powdered chicken bouillon, paprika, salt and pepper.
Gluten free flour of your choice may be used in place of all purpose, but you may need to add extra cornstarch for better thickening. Cheese powder flavor is completely up to you. Any seasoning used here can be changed or simply left out if you desire.
Fresh potatoes can be used instead of dry. Just par boil and drain 3 cups of fresh potato slices.
Change up your recipe: add potatoes, chicken and broccoli with extra cheese for a full dinner. Add potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and red bell pepper with parmesan cheese for an amazing side dish! Potatoes and smoked sausage work well together. Use this soup for a creamy broccoli or potato soup base. Use it for smothering a baked potato or asparagus.
Au Gratin Potato Sauce Mix
Difficulty: Easy5
minutes4 1/2
cupsA smooth, creamy cheese sauce, instantly!
Ingredients
1 cup 1 all purpose flour
1 cup 1 cornstarch
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cheddar cheese powder
2 cups 2 dry milk powder
1/4 cup 1/4 dried onion flakes
1 tbsp 1 onion powder
2 tsp 2 salt
2 tbsp 2 powdered chicken bouillon
4 tsp 4 mustard powder
1 tbsp 1 garlic powder
1 tsp 1 sweet paprika
1 – 2 tsp 1 – 2 fresh ground black pepper
Directions
- Whisk all ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.
- To Use: Whisk 1/2 cup mix with 2 3/4 cups of boiling water and 2 tablespoons of butter in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add 3 cups of dehydrated potato slices, pushing them down under the sauce. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350°. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Fresh potatoes can be used instead of dry. Just par boil and drain 3 cups of fresh potato slices.
What kind of cheddar cheese powder do you use? I hear some are not so good.
Where do you purchase cheese powder?
Bulk food stores such as Winco, Sprouts or you can get it on Amazon.
Can you use it with fresh potatoes?
Yes you can! Just par boil and drain them first. Same amount.