Carey'S Au Gratin Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. potatoes
2 sticks butter
12 Tbsp. flour
5 c. light cream or half and half
2 c. grated sharp cheese
1 c. plain or seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Dice and boil potatoes.
Melt 12 tablespoons of butter and blend in flour; gradually stir in cream until thickened and boiling.
Put potatoes in baking dish.
Pour half of cream over potatoes; add 1/2 of cheese.
Pour over remaining cream and add last of cheese.
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and blend in crumbs. Sprinkle over top and bake at 400\u00b0 for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly.