Potato Au Gratin

By Mrs_imUnLawson

Ingredients

• 6 * 6 medium boiling or baking potatoes (2 lb)
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 * 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 * 2 cups milk
• 2 * 2 cups shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
• * Paprika

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375ºF.
2. Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into 1/8-inch slices to measure about 4 cups.
3. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
4. Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
5. Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
6. Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.