Philip Harman 
An American favorite dish…SCALLOPED POTATOES, also know as AU GRATIN POTATOES. This popular (bake in the oven) creamy cheesy dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, grated cheese, milk, onions (optional), butter, salt & pepper is the “BEST”. Serve with baked, grilled or fried chicken, fish or meat. Click on “Show more” before for this recipe & links to complimentary food videos…
CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease 1 quart baking dish, set aside
4 cups potatoes, clean under cool running water, peel, slice thinly & covered with fresh cool water
8 ounces Colby & Montaray Jack cheese, grated (set aside 1/2 cup for topping)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 Tablespoon onion, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1. In a medium skillet or sauce pan, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour & onions, cook 1 minute.
2 Slowly whisk in milk, continue to stir until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
3. Add salt, pepper and grated cheese. Whisk until blended.
4. In prepare baking dish, arrange half the drained potato slices in the bottom. Cover potatoes with half the cheese sauce. Add another layer of the remaining drained potato slices and cover in remaining cheese sauce.
5. Top with reserved 1/2 cup of grated cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
7. Cool 30-40 minutes before serving.
