Potatoes au Gratin

Potatoes au Gratin

Ingredients:

• 2 Pounds Potatoes
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 1 1/4 Cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheese
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 small Onion, Diced

Instructions:

1. Using a mandolin or expert knife skills, slice Peeled potatoes into thin rounds. 
2. Keep sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. 
3. In a medium sauce pan, add the butter and melt over medium heat. 
4. Once butter melts, add the flour and whisk to combine. 
5. Cook butter and flour for 3-5 minutes.
6. Add milk, season with salt and pepper and whisk until everything is combined and smooth. You might need to add a few Tablespoons of water to thin, that's OK. 
7. Cook stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes.
8. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted into the sauce. 
9. Butter or oil a casserole dish and preheat oven to 400°F.
10. Drain and oat potatoe slices dry. They don't need to be bone dry, but not sopping wet either. 
11. Arrange 1/2 of potatoes in the prep ared casserole. Sprinkle the onions over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper all over.
12. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and use a spoon to smooth sauce towards the edges of the dish. 
13. Arrange the other half of potatoes on top of the cheese layer, season with salt and pepper and pour the remaining cheese sauce over top and smooth to the edges. 
14. You can garnish the top with extra shredded cheese, bread crumbs, bacon or whatever tickles your potato fancy. 
15. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, while covered with foil.
16. After an hour, remove foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes, until top is browned and bubbly.
17. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving, serves 4-6 people.

Enjoy!