Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes)
  • Additional pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.  Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.  Gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.  Add potatoes and onion.

Step 2: Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish.  Cover and bake 1 hour.  Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.  If desired, top with additional pepper

Enjoy this simple au gratin recipe from Taste of Home!