Au Gratin Potatoes
(from KARINB’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 75 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 3 lbs red potatoes or 3 lbs potatoes
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1⁄3; cup parmesan cheese , grated
Directions
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1
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2
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Boil potatoes until just tender, 20-25 minutes; drain.
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3
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When cool enough to handle, peel and dice into 1/2 inch pieces.
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4
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Put potatoes in 3 qt round casserole or rectangular baking dish.
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5
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In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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6
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Add flour; stir while cooking, 1-2 minutes.
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7
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Whisk in milk and add garlic.
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8
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Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
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9
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Stir in cheddar cheese and all but 2 tbs parmesan cheese.
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10
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Add potatoes to sauce and stir to mix evenly.
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11
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Pour into casserole dish.
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12
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Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top.
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13
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Bake casserole 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and dish is bubbling and lightly brown on top.
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14
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/au-gratin-potatoes-29286#ixzz1oaLHtgns