Potatoes Au Gratin

Name: Potatoes Au Gratin
Yield: serves 4 to 6 as a side dish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 pounds); 8 ounces semihard cheese (page 23), grated (2 cups); 1 ounce semisoft cheese (page 23), grated (1/4 cup); 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

December 22, 2011

THIS IS A RECIPE WE CREATED FOR BEECHER’S. Although it was popular, it didn’t keep well in the store format so we stopped selling it, much to the disappointment of our loyal customers. We get asked for the recipe for this classic cheesy potato dish all the time, so here it is.

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