Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
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1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
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6 tablespoons flour
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
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2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded swiss cheese (or use 2 cups of either Swiss or cheddar)
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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6 -8 large potatoes (sliced about 1/4-inch thick or a little larger)
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
Instructions
- Set oven to 375 degrees (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or larger).
- For the sauce; melt butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add in flour and whisk 1 minute.
- Slowly add in half and half cream and cook stirring until thickened, smooth and bubbly.
- Add in seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; stir with a wooden spoon until the the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth (about 1-2 minutes) remove from heat.
- Layer the potatoes into the baking dish (does not have to be in an even layer).
- Pour the cheese sauce over, then mix the sauce using a spatula or a wooden spoon to coat the sauce with the potatoes.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
- Bake covered for about 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to bake until the top is browned and the potatoes are tender About 35-40 minutes (baking time will vary depending on the size of the potato slices).