Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Name: Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds); ¼ cup margarine or ¼ cup butter; 1 medium onion, choped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups milk (warmed); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I usually use Mexican cheese blend); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; paprika; ½ teaspoon dried chives; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste); 2 pinches red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)
¼ cup margarine or ¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, choped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk (warmed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I usually use Mexican cheese blend)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
paprika
½ teaspoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
2 pinches red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cut potatoes into thin slices to measure about 4 cups.
3
Heat margarine/butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
4
Cook onion and garlic in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in flour, and pepper.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
7
Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
8
Add seasonings except paprika.
9
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
10
Boil and stir 1 minute.
11
Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
12
(Although I sometimes use a 9 x 13).
13
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
14
Bake uncovered 1 hour.
15
Mix remaining cheese.
16
Sprinkle over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika.
17
Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), ¼ cup margarine or ¼ cup butter, 1 medium onion, choped, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes

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