Potato Gratin

Stuff

• 3 -4 medium Potatoes, sliced 3 mm thick
• 1 medium Onion, fine sliced – alternatively use 2 – 3 shallots
• Fresh chilli, fine diced [Optional]
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tblsn butter
• 2 tblsn flour
• ½ tspn salt
• Approx 1 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup good tasty cheese, grated

Method

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees
• Butter a tall sided oven capable dish
• Layer ½ the potato slices in the dish – season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chilli (if using)
• Layer onion in the dish – season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chilli (if using)
• Layer the remaining potato slices in the dish – season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chilli (if using)
• Melt butter in sauce pan. Add flour and salt. Stir constantly and cook for approx. 1 minute
• Stir in the milk and cook until sauce thickens
• Add the cheese and stir to combine and until the cheese is melted
• Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes
• Cover with tin foil – cook for 2 hours

Quantities

• Serve 4