Potatoes Au Gratin

Photo: flickr user KellyK

Ingredients

1 teaspoon chicken stock base

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups grated cheese

1 cup soft bread crumbs

2 tablespoons melted butter

Paprika

1 cup hot water

4 large potatoes

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons arrow root or 1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon Season-All

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation

Dissolve stock base in water. Pour over potatoes, which have been quartered. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain, cut into cubes and place in a buttered dish. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, Season-All, mustard and nutmeg. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stir constantly until thick. Stir in 1 cup cheese and continue cooking until cheese melts.

Pour over potatoes. Toss bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter; spoon evenly over all. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.