How to Make Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:
4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, sliced into rings
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1 & 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.

2. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

4. Bake 1 & 1/2 hours in the preheated oven and once done you are ready to serve!