Au Gratin Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. potatoes (about 6 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
2 c. shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
paprika

Preparation

Wash and leave skins on potatoes where possible.
Or pare thinly and remove eyes.
Cut into enough pieces to measure about 4 cups.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cook and stir onion in margarine in 2-quart saucepan until tender.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir 1 minute. Place potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.
Makes 6 servings.