These easy 4-ingredient potato au gratin cups are creamy, cheesy, and baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned servings. An ideal side dish for holidays, family dinners, or brunch.

Easy Potato Au Gratin Cups Everyone Will Love

When you need a comforting side dish that’s both elegant and incredibly simple, these Potato Au Gratin Cups are hard to beat. Instead of baking one large casserole, thinly sliced potatoes are layered into a muffin tin with rich cream, onion, and melted cheddar cheese to create individual servings with crispy edges and a creamy center.

They’re perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday family meals, potlucks, or even weekend brunches. Best of all, they require only a handful of everyday ingredients while delivering restaurant-quality flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Individual portions make serving effortless.
• Crispy golden edges with a creamy interior.
• Made with just a few pantry staples.
• Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and meal prep.
• Easily prepared ahead of time.
• Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

For the Potato Cups

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup finely minced yellow onion
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Butter or cooking spray for greasing the muffin pan

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Slice the Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and slice them into very thin rounds, approximately ⅛ inch thick. A mandoline slicer works well for even slices, but a sharp knife works too.

Step 3: Make the Cream Mixture

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Heavy cream
• Minced onion
• Salt
• Black pepper

Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Build the Cups

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