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Potato and Cheese Gratin
With melted cheese and potatoes, your family will always welcome this simple dish at the dinner table.
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Ingredients
2
tbsp
butter
2
tbsp
flour
3
cups
whole milk
1
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
pepper
1/2
tsp
garlic powder
1/4
tsp
nutmeg
1/4
tsp
dried thyme
2
cups
(16-ounces) shredded cheese
2
lbs
potatoes, washed, peeled, thinly sliced
1
cup
sweet onion, peeled, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a small casserole dish.
Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
Whisk in flour until incorporated. Approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in the milk gradually until smooth.
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg, and thyme.
Bring to a boil then, simmer until sauce is thickened. Approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Add 1-1/2 cups of shredded cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
Cook over medium-low heat until sauce is smooth. About 3 to 5 more minutes.
Combine potatoes and onions in a large bowl.
Add cheese sauce and toss to coat.
Transfer the potato mixture to the casserole dish and wrap tightly with foil.
Bake until potatoes are tender; about 45 to 50 minutes.
Remove foil and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Uncovered, bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned. About 5 to 10 more minutes.
Let sit a few minutes to cool before serving.
Enjoy!
Notes
For an easy weeknight side, prepare this a day in advance and reheat prior to serving.