Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au what... huh?!?!?

Yes, the name alone sounds fancy-pants.. but this is a very basic take on this classic recipe.

I'm sure there are endless variations out there.

RECIPE:

4 Potatoes (thinly sliced)

1/2 onion (thinly sliced)

Salt & Pepper to taste

3 Tbsp butter

3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1/2 salt

2 cups of milk

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees & Butter your casserole dish.

Wash potatoes, begin to chop even slices & set aside (this will insures they all cook evenly). Thinly slice onion & set aside. Make cheese sauce, description below.

*The recipe I followed didn't call for this step! However, to ensure the bottom potatoes don't burn..

 pour some cheese sauce into the dish before laying potatoes. 

Begin to layer 1/2 the potatoes into the bottom of the dish & TOP with onions

 (Season lightly with Salt and Pepper).

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Mix in flour & salt, stir with a whisk for about a minute. Then added in milk and keep stirring (cook until the milk thickens).

Now stir in ALL the cheese & stir until melted.

Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes & cover with aluminum foil.

Place in the oven to cook for 1 1/2 hours.

(Yes, long time... but now you can do laundry, have a drink or prepare the rest of your dinner)

Take out, uncover & allow to cool before serving.



ENJOY!!

*Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/creamy-au-gratin-potatoes/detail.aspx

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