Slow Cooker Potatoes Au Gratin by Kim

Ingredients

• 5 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 12 tablespoons butter
• 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 1/2 cups milk
• 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, bag of shredded
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, bag of shredded
• 8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, bag of shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Boil potatoes over medium heat, uncovered for about 10 minutes (until partially done, still firm in center).

2. 2

   Drain and rinse potatoes in cold water and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Slowly add milk and stir contantly until sauce starts to thicken.

6. 6

   Add in cheese one bag at a time, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick spray.

8. 8

   Place a layer of potatoes along the bottom of the slow cooker.

9. 9

   Cover with a layer of cheese sauce.

10. 10

    Add your next layer of potatoes, followed by cheese sauce and continue in this fashion.

11. 11

    End with a layer of cheese sauce.

12. 12

    Place in slow cooker set on 'high' for 2-3 hours. Potatoes will be tender when ready.

13. 13

    ENJOY, and check out my other recipes at recipesbykimenjoy@blogspot.com.