Potatoes au Gratin

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Potatoes au Gratin

Recipe By : Unknown Cooking Magazine
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
6 Tablespoons margarine or butter -- divided
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 green onions -- thinly sliced
3/4 cup cracker crumbs

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 1 quart round casserole with nonsitck cooking
spray.

Place potaoes in 2 quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Bring
to a boil over high heat. Cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until
partially done. Potatoes should still be firm in center. Drain and rinse in
cold water until potatoes are cool. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, MELT 4 tablespoons margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk,
stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened. Add cheese, stirring until
cheese is melted.

Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Layer one third of
potatoes in prepared dish. Top with one third of the onions and one third of
cheese sauce. Repeat layers twixe, ending with cheese sauce.

MELT remaining 2 tablespoons margarine. Combine cracker crumbs and margarine
in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.

Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and potatoes are
tender.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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NOTES : 634 calories