Description
Creamy ruths chris potatoes au gratin deliver classic steakhouse comfort with layered potato slices and rich cheese sauce. Home cooks can easily recreate this restaurant favorite for a delightful side dish that impresses dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and uniformly sliced to a thickness of 1/8-inch)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- 3/4 cup provolone cheese (finely grated)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsps butter (additional required for preparing the baking dish)
- 1/2 white onion (finely minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnishing purposes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken stock and heavy cream into the pot, then add sliced potatoes. Gently simmer the mixture without boiling, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook potatoes until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Carefully transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle cheddar, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses over the potato mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling with a golden-brown appearance.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, freshly grated cheeses to enhance melting and flavor complexity, avoiding pre-shredded varieties which contain anti-caking agents that inhibit smooth melting.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniform potato slices, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Temper the cream by gradually heating to prevent potential curdling, which helps maintain a smooth, luxurious sauce consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use low-fat cheese options without compromising the rich, comforting essence of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg