Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes

Name: Kicked up Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds); 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter; 1 medium onion, choped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups milk (warmed); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I usually use Mexican cheese blend); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried chives; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste); 2 pinches red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)

Submitted by Thea

"We like spicy foods! I took my classic Au Gratin Potatoes and voila! a great version everyone seems to love. If you don't like spicy you can make them without the seasonings and they are still terrific! You can easily make these the day before."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)
¹⁄₄ cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, choped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk (warmed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I usually use Mexican cheese blend)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
paprika
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried chives
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
2 pinches red pepper flakes
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut potatoes into thin slices to measure about 4 cups.
Heat margarine/butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
Cook onion and garlic in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Add seasonings except paprika. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole. (Although I sometimes use a 9 x 13).
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake uncovered 1 hour. Mix remaining cheese. Sprinkle over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.