BLACK GARLIC AU GRATIN POTATOES

SHARED BY JODI, STAMFORD, CT

Prep Time:  20 minutes | Bake time:  30 – 40 minutes | Servings:  4-6

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

  • 2 cups 2% milk

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 3 Black Garlic cloves, finely chopped

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

  • Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Add potatoes, black garlic and onion. 

  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese (1/4 to 1/2 cup).

  • Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.