FÊTE DE LA FAY

Here's my contribution to Fête de la Fay:

Au Gratin

1 onion, chopped
2 tbl. butter
1 tbl. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. white pepper2 cups half n half
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is preferred)
6 potatoes, sliced
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook onions in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth. Add half n half and 2 cups of the cheese. Heat to a boil. Place potatoes in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Bake uncovered for about 1 1/2 hours, until top is brown. Mix remaining cheese and bread crumbs. Place over the cooked potatoes. Place in the oven and set temperature to 550/broil. Broil until crusty and light brown. about 4 minutes.

YUM!!!