Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes

Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes

from bettycrocker.com
95 min
6 servings

Ordinary ingredients become extraordinary when combined in this casserole.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium boiling or baking potatoes (2 lb)
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
  • Paprika

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into 1/8-inch slices to measure about 4 cups.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.