Small Batch Au Gratin Potatoes

Small Batch Au Gratin Potatoes

1 1/2 T butter

1 1/12 T all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1 C 2% milk

1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese

2 1/2 C thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 3-4 medium)

1/4 C chopped onion

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion.

Transfer to a greased 1 quart baking dish. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Add more cheese at the end if desired.  Turn up the heat to 400* at the end if potatoes aren’t tender enough.  Also helps with browning.

Sprinkle with chopped fresh or dried parsley if desired.

Omit the cheese for scalloped potatoes.