gmyers

I'm looking for one that tastes good and is easy to make. My husband wants me to make it for him. I guess thats how it's spelled.

Shann

I can't find my fave recipe and believe me I've tried a lot... I love potatoes and cheese! LOL but check this site out, they have tons of recipes. HTH http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes...ratin+potatoes

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sheila_361

INGREDIENTS

* 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
* 1 onion, sliced into rings
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups milk
* 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
2. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
4. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
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Au Gratin Potatoes

* 2 cups milk
* 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons flour

Measure milk into a 2-quart saucepan. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir carefully until just melted. Sprinkle flour over the surface, stir gently then pour into a greased 2-quart casserole. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, until browned.
Au gratin potato recipe serves 6.
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INGREDIENTS:

* 2 pounds of Idaho Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425�F. Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole with butter. Arrange sliced potatoes in layers.
2. Sprinkle with melted butter, salt and pepper. Top with grated cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
3. Bake 30 minutes, covered.
4. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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gmyers

Thanks thats what I'm looking for and I like the site with the recipes too. I bookmarked it. I love au graten potatoes and my husband does too.

sheila_361

your very welcome!

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ahippiechic

I use http://www.cooks.com/

Lots of them to choose from there. Betty Crocker makes mine, they are great!

I searched for them here...
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=Au+Gratin+Potatoes

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DAVESBABYDOLL

She makes mine sometimes too sometimes. I always add a little sour cream before I bake them and top them with cheddar cheese right before they are done.

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gmyers

Thanks everybody I'm bookmarking the recipe sites. Betty Crocker makes mine sometimes too. But I thought I'd try them homemade.