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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