Quick potato gratin with béchamel sauce

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 50 g butter, melt
• 30 g wheat flour
• 500 g milk
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg
• broth, instant
• 1,000 g potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced
• 150 g onion(s), sliced
• 150 g cheese (Gruyere), grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

as a side dish to meat or sausage

Prepare and finely chop the potatoes and onions. Take a large pan, add the butter, and heat briefly to melt. Turn off the heat. The butter should not get hot. Add the flour and stir with a whisk until a smooth, lump-free mixture forms. Slowly add the milk, stir, and bring to a boil. Season to taste. Now add the potato slices, onions, and 50g of cheese. Mix everything together without heat and pour into a gratin dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at approximately 180°C for 40 minutes. Serve as a side dish with meat or sausages. Tip: Add bacon, ham, leeks, or vegetables of your choice. Serve as a main course with a salad.