Karen's Au Gratin Potatoes

 Au Gratin potatoes have been around for years and there are so many different recipes, after trying many of them I came up with my own version. It's easy and gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it.  a 5 out of 5 in my book!  yum yum

9 x 13 baking dish  lightly greased with butter
Pre heat oven 375 degrees

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes (uncooked and sliced thin)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
garlic powder
minced onion
2 cups half and half (you can use whole milk but don't use low fat milk)

Directions

Mix cheeses together in medium bowl
Arrange a layer of uncooked potatoes in bottom of baking dish.  Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and minced onion, add 1/3 of cheese. add another layer of potatoes, garlic powder, minced onion and cheese.  Add 1 more layer of potatoes and top with remaining cheese.  Pour half and half over potatoes and cover with foil.  Bake 1-1 1/2 hours or until knife comes out easily.

Serves 8