Farmhouse Recipe: Easy Potato Gratin

1. 1

   Cut the onion into thin wedges.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the bacon.

3. 3

   Cut the potatoes into 5 mm slices, and boil until a skewer goes through easily.

4. 4

   Heat the butter in a frying pan and stir fry the bacon.

5. 5

   When the fat starts to come out of the bacon add the onion and stir fry.

6. 6

   When the onion has wilted turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Add all the flour, and mix well.

8. 8

   Make sure to turn the heat off first.

9. 9

   Mix for about 30 seconds with the heat still off, until it's no longer floury.

10. 10

    Add the milk and mix well.

11. 11

    Simmer over medium heat until the milk is thickened, add the soup cubes and pepper, and the bechamel sauce is done.

12. 12

    Line a gratin dish with the cooked potatoes, and pour the bechamel sauce over it.

13. 13

    Top with the pizza cheese, and bake in a preheated 250C oven until the top has browned.

14. 14

    (About 15 minutes.)

15. 15

    It's dense and floury and creamy and delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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