Potato Au Gratin (Variations)

Prep: 15 min Preheat: 375 F Bake: 80 min Serves: 8-12 Cost: ab $8for basic and $12 for casserole

Ingredients:

• ab 12 red potatoes (3-4lbs), washed
• 1/4 c butter
• 1 Tbs onion powder
• 1 Tbs all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper, freshly ground
• 1 1/2- 2 c milk
• 2 1/2 c shredded cheese, divided
• 1/4 c dry bread crumbs
• paprika

Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole Options:

• 1-2 c broccoli or cauliflower florets
• 4-5 carrots, peeled & sliced 1/8" thick at an angle
• 1 turkey or chicken horseshoe sausage, sliced 1/8" thick at an angle

Directions:

1. Line a 9x13" pan or 1 1/2 qt casserole dish with aluminum foil, shiny side up, to save yourself on cleanup.
2. Melt butter in baking dish, pour into a large bowl.
3. Mix in: onion powder, flour, salt & pepper until thoroughly combined.
4. Stir in milk & 2 c shredded cheese
5. Spread potatoes & any desired optional ingredients evenly in pan & cover with cheese mixture.
6. Bake 1 hour.
7. Combine remaining shredded cheese & bread crumbs in a bowl.
8. Sprinkle cheese & bread crumb mixture over the top of the potatoes.
9. Sprinkle with paprika, to taste.
10. Bake an additional 20 min.