Red Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Red Potatoes Au Gratin
submitted by bahuja2001 at ifood.tv

Summary

Cooking Time40 MinHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
 Butter margarine6 Tablespoon, divided
 All purpose flour3 Tablespoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground white pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Milk1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shredded Cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green onions4 , thinly sliced
 3/4 cup cracker crumbs

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
Spray 1-quart round casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
PLACE potatoes 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 sauce is thickened.
Add cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
CUT potatoes crosswise into 14-inch-thick slices.
Layer one third of potatoes in prepared dish.
Top with one third of onions and one third of cheese sauce.
Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese sauce.
MELT remaining 2 tablespoons margarine.
Combine cracker crumbs and margarine in small bowl.
Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
BAKE, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and potatoes are tender.
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