Au Gratin Potatoes
Serves 8
3½ pts per serving
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion(s), thinly sliced
2 level tbsp flour
500 ml skimmed milk
1000 g potato(es), thinly sliced
125 g half-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C/375°F.
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Melt butter in a large casserole dish over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about
5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes; stir to
mix. Bring to the boil. Stir in ¾ of cheese, salt and pepper.
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Level out surface. Transfer to oven and bake for 1 hour,
uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are tender when tested with a fork,
about 20 minutes more.
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Preheat grill. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes.
Grill until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cool for 5
minutes before slicing into 8 pieces
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