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Default Au Gratin Potatoes

Sean S. wrote:
> Au Gratin Potatoes
>
> 6 medium Potatoes
> 1/4 cup butter
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
> 1/2 cup chopped onion
> 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
> 1/4 teaspoon pepper
> 2 cups milk
>
> Cut potatoes into thin slices. In a saucepan, cook onion in butter
> until
> tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
>
> Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in
> milk and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Heat to boiling and boil for 1 minute.
>
> Place potatoes in un-greased 4-qt. casserole and pour cheese sauce
> over potatoes. Cook uncovered at 3500 for 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining
> cheese on top and bake until melted.
>
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1st time I made potatoes au-gratin I used sharp cheddar but that was too
sharp so the next time I used mild but that was too mild. Next I'm using
half and half mild and sharp and hopefully I will strike the right balance.