Make a Simple Potato Gratin
Potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways and are often used as side dishes, with one being a potato gratin. This dish is quite simple to make and takes less than an hour to prepare. If you're looking for a different way to cook this simple vegetable, then try making a potato gratin. You'll find it a delicious addition to any meal.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of the casserole dish with butter.
2. Peel 4 large potatoes and rinse them under cold running water. Cut the potatoes into thin slices and put them in the casserole dish.
3. Add 1 cup of milk to a heavy saucepan, along with the salt, pepper and onion and garlic powder. Stir together to mix.
4. Place the pan on the stove and cook on medium heat. Add the flour and stir briskly with a whisk for 1 minute, making sure to get all lumps out. You can use either all-purpose or self-rising flour for the sauce.
5. Pour another cup of milk to the mixture. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce becomes slightly thick. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the milk sauce and stir until the cheese is melted. You can either shred the cheese yourself or buy it already grated.
6. Put 5 tbsp. of butter on top of the sliced potatoes, 1 tablespoon in each corner and one in the middle. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, making sure to cover all of the potatoes. The cheese sauce will seep to the bottom of the casserole dish, so stirring isn't necessary
7. Bake uncovered for 1 ½ hours or until the potatoes become soft and tender. Take out of the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
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