Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

A perfect side dish for a special dinner or everyday--sliced potatoes baked in a creamy Cheddar cheese sauce.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/8 inch thick
• Milk
• 1 1/2 cups mild Cheddar, shredded
• 1 tablespoon margarine + 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
• 1/3 cup onion, very finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dry parsley
• 3 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place sliced potatoes in a large saucepan, pour just enough milk to almost cover. Boil potatoes on medium high heat until just tender enough to pierce with a fork. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a medium casserole dish. Strain potatoes, reserving 1 1/2 cups liquid. Add cheese to hot liquid and stir to melt. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon margarine until lightly browned and cooked then add to cheese liquid. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour cheese liquid over potatoes and toss to completely coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Mix melted margarine and bread crumbs together and sprinkle over cheese. Top with sprinkled parsley. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned on top and bubbly.

Number of Servings: 6

Notes from the Cook: These potatoes go perfectly with any kind of chicken. I personally like them with BBQ chicken.