Easy Recipes: Ruth's Chris Copycat Potatoes au Gratin
These creamy, cheesy potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish—just like Ruth’s Chris!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (to butter baking dish)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for saucepan)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and butter a 1.5-quart baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Add salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Bring mixture to a low simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce. Top with Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.