Potatoes au Gratin

How to make Potatoes au Gratin Recipe - "Au gratin" denotes a topping of buttered crumbs or cheese or both. Although this sounds French, it is all-American!

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimiento, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart milk (4 cups)
6 cups cubed cooked potatoes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease a shallow 3-quart baking dish. In a large heavy skillet, heat butter. Add green onions, green pepper and pimiento. Saute 1 minute.
Add salt, black pepper, parsley, paprika and flour; stir until blended. Stir in milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add cooked potatoes and 1 cup cheese.

Stir until cheese is melted. Pour mixture into greased dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.