Slow Cooked Au Gratin Potatoes

[DarkAngel]

    Slow Cooked Au Gratin Potatoes
    5 or 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick
    1 cup onion, minced
    3 Tbl. butter
    3 Tbl. flour
    2 cups milk
    4 oz. smoked gouda, shredded
    4 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded
    3 Tbl. parmesan cheese
    salt and pepper
    cooking spray

    IMPORTANT-->Coat the interior of the slow cooker crock with cooking spray. 

Evenly layer the potatoes with the onions.  Sprinkle each layer with a pinch of salt and pepper.

    In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the butter is completely absorbed.  Slowly add the milk and heat for 3 or 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.  Do not allow the sauce to boil.  Remove from heat and add all three cheeses at once.  Stir until the cheeses have melted.

    Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes.  Cook the mixture on high for 1 or 2 hours, or until the potatoes have completely softened.  There should be no need to stir during cooking.  Serves about 4 or 6 people as a side.  The recipe can be easily doubled.

[Jherrith]

Oh my God I so love Au Gratin Potatoes and it has been so long since I have had them made from scratch

[thelufias]

Same here.....I use to get so desparate for them I brought the ones in the box......YUK...and YUM....all at once LOL.....

[Jherrith]

been there, done that

Now if I only had a slow cooker ... wait a minute I used to have one I wonder if I still do ...

[thelufias]

LOL....That seems to be the Christmas gift of choice from my girls....I have 4 of them now and gave 3 away....... LOLOLOLOL

[Jherrith]

They were quite popular for some little time as a gift to just about anyone on your list.

[thelufias]

Tell me about it.....I have one decorated for Green Bay Packers and one that has the Chicago Bears on it......and I'm a NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT FAN