->Gratin Potatoes 16 <-

4 to 6. 2-3 Idaho potatoes

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup diced onion

2 small cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

2 tablespoons flour

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

Peel potatoes and slice thinly, 1/8-inch slices on a mandoline.

Rinse and cover with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil;

boil for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion

and saute until tender; add minced garlic and parsley. Stir in

flour and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk, cooking and stirring over medium-low heat until thickened. Stir in cheese until

2 to

1/2-quart casserole, sprinkling layers with salt and pepper. Pour

350F for to 50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.