Serves 4

Ingredients:

    * 3 cups diced cooked potatoes (you can substitute pre-packaged un-fried tater tots or rench fries, make sure they are thawed)
    * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
    * 3 tablespoons flour
    * 1 1/2 cups milk
    * 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (I like to use Gouda Cheese)
    * salt and pepper
    * 1 cup soft bread crumbs
    * 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Place potatoes in a shallow, broiler proof baking dish. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Remove 3 tablespoons of butter to a cup or bowl; set aside. To the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the saucepan, add flour. Stir to blend well; gradually stir in milk. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until cheese is melted. Pour sauce over potatoes in baking dish; mix gently. Place bread crumbs in a bowl; drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter; toss to coat. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top and bake potatoes au gratin at 400° for about 15 minutes to heat through, then broil until golden brown. 
 

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