Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbl. butter or margarine
• 1 tbl. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is preferred)
• 6 potatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook onions in margarine until tender. Add in the flour, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Add half-and-half and 1-1/2 cup of the cheese. Heat to a boil. Place potatoes in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Bake uncovered for about 1-1/2 hours, until top is brown. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs. Place over the the cooked potatoes. Place in the oven and set temp to 550/broil. Broil until crusty and light brown, about 4 minutes.

Submitted 6/13/05.
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Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Au Gratin Potatoes