LION HOUSE POTATOES AU GRATIN4 large potatoes peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp salt
4 TBS butter
1/2 cup flour
2 & 1/2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 & 1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes, onion and in large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat & let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Drain the water off the potato mixture and spread potatoes in a 9×13 inch glass baking pan; set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam, stir in flour. Stir constantly until smooth, about 30 seconds. Mix the milk, cream, salt and pepper together and slowly add the milk mixture to the roux. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in cubed ham and half of the grated cheese. After the cheese has melted, pour sauce over the potatoes. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Note: We used Colby Jack cheese and found it to be too mild. Would use medium or even sharp cheddar next time.
