Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

I had some red potatoes on hand and had no idea what to do with them. I found this recipe but it called for russet potatoes. I decided to give it a try with the red potatoes and am sure glad I did! My husband and son had seconds and said this recipe was a keeper. I served it along side seasoned pork chops and roasted broccoli. Nummers. :)

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices (I used 8-10 red potatoes)
  
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
3. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.