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Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
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Heat oven to 400*F.
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Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Lower heat to medium, cover, and continue boiling for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Drain.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.
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Add flour and stir until blended and bubbly.
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Add the milk and continue cooking, stirring, until thickened.
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Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
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Reserve about 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan or Romano; set aside.
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Add the remaining Cheddar and Romano or Parmesan cheese to the sauce and continue cooking, stirring, just until cheese is melted.
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Add the drained potatoes and stir gently to coat thoroughly.
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Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle the reserved Cheddar and Parmesan or Romano cheeses over the potato mixture.
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Melt the remaining butter and toss with the bread crumbs.
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Sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the oven on broil and broil for a minute or so, just until nicely browned.
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Grpa Note: 5/20/11 I love this recipe.
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It is quick and easy.
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You can add what ever you like.
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I used low fat cheese and milk and added shredded broccoli.
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Also I used whole wheat bread crumbs cooked in half butter half olive oil.
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Update:9/7/11 Tried the Au Gratin recipe last night, delicious.
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Didn't have sharp cheddar so used mild, sharp would have added flavor, I think.
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Recipe is easy to follow and worked well.
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One thing to note.
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Make the Cheese sauce in a large enough pan so that you can add the potatoes to that pan, or you will have to put the sauce into the pot with the drained potatoes, as I did.
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I can see this recipe as being ideal for a lot of different variations as to spicing and ingredients.
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Really good as written and I'll bet that it would be good with ham, sausage or other things added, leeks or onions or whatever suits your mood.
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I think next time I will add a little Cavender's Greek seasoning, Lawry's seasoning or Johnny's to the cheese sauce or put it sprinkled on top with a bit of paprika.
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A dash of Cholula hot sauce on top adds a nice touch when on the table for those who want a little more pizazz.
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Will use this recipe frequently.
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This clearly proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks!
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I do like it !.
