New Potatoes Gruyere - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. whole tiny new potatoes (24 to 32)
1/3 c. water
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. shredded Gruyere cheese (2 oz.)
shipped parsley (optional)

Preparation

Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Halve any large potatoes.
With a vegetable peeler, peel a strip around the center of each remaining whole potato.
In a 1 1/2 or 2-quart microwave casserole, combine the potatoes, water, onion and salt. Microwave, covered, on High for 14 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring mixture twice.
Let vegetables stand, covered, while preparing sauce.