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potatoes au gratin

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total: 80 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Peel the potatoes if you'd like. Slice the potatoes into very thin 1/8'' slices.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Slowly stir in the milk, cream, minced garlic, dried onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.

Step 4

Reduce heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Tastes sauce and add additional salt, pepper, garlic or onion flakes, if desired.

Step 5

Place half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 8x8 inch (or similar size) casserole dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over potatoes.

Step 6

Layer the remaining potatoes on top. Spoon the remaining cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Step 7

Cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove tinfoil and continue baking, uncovered, for another 20-30 minutes more or until potatoes are cooked, cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly.