Au Gratin Potatoes

     I finally got some decent au gratin potatoes after several tries. 

These are made with store-bought dehydrated potato slices (I buy them in bulk bins at Winco) but you can use home-dried potatoes as well.    Start by soaking 6 cups of potatoes in water and 1 tsp salt for about 5 minutes, then drain and use in the recipe.  I've used canned potato slices in the past as well.

Ingredients



6 cups sliced rehydrated potatoes (See above)
12 tablespoons of butter
6 tablespoons of flour
2 cups of milk
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar
Salt to taste
1 tsp granulated garlic
worcestershire sauce
paprika


Instructions

*Spray a 9x13" pan.
*In a medium saucepan over a low heat melt the butter.
* Add the flour to it. whisk well until blended.
*Gradually whisk in the milk and then the sour cream, garlic, a few shakes of paprika, some splashes of worcestershire and about 1/2 tsp salt (taste to see if you need more).
*Continue cooking and stirring continuously until a thickened sauce is formed.
*Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
*Mix the potatoes and sauce together gently and spread evenly in the baking dish.

Bake potatoes at 400° for 20 minutes .  Cook for 10 more minutes at 375' .
Final product should be golden brown.