AU GRATIN POTATOES

Potatoes are a dinnertime staple for good reason! They are versatile and there are so many ways to prepare them! Au Gratin Potatoes is a family favorite recipe in my home! This side comes together easily and creates a cheesy and creamy dish that is unbelievably yummy!

INGREDIENTS

2.5 lbs red potatoes

1 onion

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon dry mustard

2 cups milk

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup gruyere cheese

salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Wash potatoes and slice into 1/8′ thin slices. Slice onion as thin as possible.

Layer potatoes and onions in little stacks. Place stacks upright in a greased casserole dish.

Melt butter & flour in a sauce pan and cook 2-3 minutes. Add seasonings and milk. Whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.

Spoon cheese sauce over potatoes. Cover with foil (sprayed with cooking spray) and bake 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned and potatoes are cooked.

NOTES

To reduce baking time, wrap casserole dish in plastic wrap before adding the cheese sauce and microwave on full power for about 10 minutes (be careful, it will be hot when removing the plastic wrap). Add the cheese sauce and bake as directed below for about 45-55 minutes. Equally delicious… just a little bit quicker!