BEN NESBITT'S SMOKY AU GRATIN

Ben Nesbitt's Smoky Au Gratin image

Potatoes au gratin with a smoky paprika sauce. Sprinkle paprika on top for color.

Provided by Ben Nesbitt

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h32m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 onion, minced
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 russet potatoes - peeled, quartered, and sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir until foamy, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Whisk in milk over medium heat until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, onion, and paprika until melted and smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
Divide potatoes between two 8x12-inch cake pans. Pour 1/2 of sauce over each pan; stir to coat.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and hot, about 1 hour. Top pans with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g