CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES

1/2 cup butter
16 oz. whipping cream
5 large russet potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic (jar) or 1 clove
2 cups grated 4 white cheese mix (Gruyere, Muenster, etc...)
2 cups rates sharp cheddar
Wondra Flour

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Peel and thinly slice potatoes.
• Grease 9x13 baking dish.
• In a large sauce pan, melt the butter.
• Gradually add the whipping cream and spices. Blend well.
• Gradually add the flour until the mixture thickens, but it is still pourable!
• Mix the cheeses all together.
• Layer the potatoes, cheese and cream mixture ending with cheese on top.
• Bake 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

I developed this recipe for a request from our youngest and it quickly became a family favorite.