Au Gratin Potatoes for 40
Need to cook for a crowd? Then this Au Gratin Potatoes for 40 recipe is for you! This potato recipe is a great side dish choice for any scenario.
Notes
Medium White Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon whole milk, warmed but not boiling
- 8 ounces flour, may need a little more
- 1 pound unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- White pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add the flour; stir until smooth.
- Add salt and dry mustard. Add the hot milk gradually whisking constantly.
- Cook and whisk until smooth and boiling. Boiling will thicken the sauce. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 pound potatoes
- Salt, to taste
- 1 gallon white sauce (recipe follows)
- 2 pound cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 ounce buttered bread crumbs
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, add salt to taste, boil until tender but not overcooked. Drain well.
- Add the white sauce and the cheese. Mix well but gently.
- Place in 2 pans, 12-inch x 20-inch x 2-inch. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the potatoes (extra grated cheese can also be sprinkled) and bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes.