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Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds potatoes thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided in half
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Simmer, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and stir to combine. Add the milk, cream and salt and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and whisk until thickened. Whisk in the Cheddar and half of the Parmesan cheese. Whisk until melted. Stir in the potatoes.
Pour the potato mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are soft. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

 

 

 

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