AuGratin Potatoes

By burrichter237

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (around 2 lbs.)
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter
• 1 medium onion (1/2 cup)
• 1 tbls. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375.
Cut potatoes into thin slices to measure 4 cups. Heat butter in pot over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook stirring constantly until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute.
Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
Bake uncovered 1 hour.
Mix remaining cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over potatoes, sprinkle with paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes.