The Fish Market Au Gratin Potatoes

Total Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• paprika, sprinkle

Recipe

• 1 wash the unpeeled potatoes, poke about 6-8 holes with a fork and bake 45 minutes in 375f oven for small to small/medium potatoes. for the bigger potatoes increase the baking time. they are done when you can easily pierce through the potato with a thin skewer.
• 2 remove from oven, cool a bit and peel. slice the peeled potatoes into about half inch slices and set aside.
• 3 melt the butter or olive oil on low heat in a saucepan and stir in the flour. cook without browning for about 7 minutes, stirring constantly. take the pan off the heat and whisk in the milk quickly.
• 4 when the sauce is smooth return to the stove and cook over medium heat for about 18-20 minutes stirring until it is thicker, about the consistency of cream. do not burn.
• 5 add 80% of the cheese and stir until smooth. add cooked potatoes, salt, and pepper and fold all together.
• 6 pour into a serving casserole and sprinkle the remaining 20% of cheese over the top along with paprika.
• 7 bake in 375 f oven for 30 minutes.