Potatoes Poupon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. onion, minced
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 c. heavy cream
1 c. Gruyere cheese, shredded (can substitute Swiss or a soft white cheese)
1 Tbsp. basil leaves, chopped
8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 c.)
1/4 c. almonds, sliced and toasted
1/2 c. Grey Poupon Dijon mustard

Preparation

In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine until tender.
Stir in cream, mustard and remaining butter or margarine.
Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add 1/2 cup cheese and basil and stir until cheese melts.
In a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and cream sauce.
On top, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Garnish with almonds before serving.
Makes 6 servings.