Potatoes Au Gratin

Shirley Evans

We use this recipe often.  It is delicious.
This is from Epicurious and is said to be from Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Yield 4-6 Servings

Coat the inside of a large baking dish with softened butter

Mix together and set aside:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 Tbl flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper


3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
Parsley, if desired for garnish

 Arrange potatoes and onions in prepared baking dish, in layers along with the cream mixture.
Cover the potatoes and bake for 20 minutes.  Uncover and bake another 40 minutes until starting to brown on top. Sprinkle top with cheese.  Bake 5-10 minutes until melty, browned and tender.