Potatoes au Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 2 Tbs. flour
• 1 1/2 cups hot milk
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp. parmesan
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper
• Extra cheese for the top

Directions

1. Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender.
2. Cool and cut into 1/4″ slices.
3. You can peel them if you like, or you can leave the peels on.
4. Layer the slices in a buttered casserole dish.
5. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
6. Add the garlic and cook it for a minute over medium heat.
7. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute.
8. Whisk in the hot milk, stirring constantly.
9. Stir in the cheeses and keep stirring until it’s all melted and smooth.
10. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and top with extra shredded cheese.
11. Bake at 350 degrees F (180C) for 20 minutes.
12. You can also brown it up under the broiler for a minute, if you like.