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Caramelized Onion Potatoes au Gratin

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Pounds Red Potatoes
  • 1 Quart Milk
  • 3 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 2 Onions Sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 Stick of Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Method
 

  1. Boil whole peeled potatoes to al dente. Drain, cool and cut to 1/4 inch slices. Line a 12" cast iron pan with the slices. Set aside.
  2. In a sauce pan, caramelize the onions with the butter. Once caramelized, add the flour and continue cooking for a few minutes.
  3. Add milk and bring to simmer.
  4. Combine remaining ingredients (except parmesan cheese) into sauce pan and blend with immersion blender until smooth.
  5. Cover cheese / potato mixture with the parmesan cheese.
  6. Pour over potatoes and bake at 350 for 45 minutes until brown.
  7. Allow to cool for at least half an hour before serving.