Soups and Meals

Au Gratin Potato Mix

Make a homemade au gratin potato mix with cheddar powder, milk powder and spices. Store it in a jar, then bake it with sliced potatoes any night.

Au gratin potato mix

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A creamy cheddar and onion dry mix you whisk together once and keep in a jar. Stir a little into boiling water for a quick au gratin potato bake.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese powder
  • 2 cups dry milk powder
  • ¼ cup dried onion flakes
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp powdered chicken bouillon
  • 4 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1–2 tsp ground black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight jar
  • 9×13-inch pan

Directions
 

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together and keep in a jar.

Notes

Baked: whisk ½ cup mix with 2¾ cups boiling water and 2 tbsp butter in a 9×13 dish. Press in 3 cups potato slices. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then uncover 15 more minutes. Rest 5 minutes.
Storage: airtight jar up to 6 months.
Safety: cheese powder shortens shelf life.

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