Simple Potatoes Au Gratin

Baked potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  sieved flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 320  millitres milk
• 160  g  shredded cheese
• 500  g potatoes
• 100  g  chopped onions
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
•  pepper

Directions

1. • Scrub and slice the potato about 5 mm thick.
2. • Preheat the oven to 175°C.
3. • In a wok, combine the milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper over low heat whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic and mix.
5. • Transfer to an oiled baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour at 175°C.
6. • Uncover and bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
7. • Top with additional pepper.