Potatoes au Gratin Yield: 4 to 6 servings 4 medium potatoes
1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup
2 teaspoons snipped chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cheese-Scalloped Carrots
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
4 cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2tablespoons
1/4 teaspoon celery salt Dash pepper
1cup milk
1/4 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter flavored cracker crumbs
1.Pierce potatoes and arrange on microwave- safe paper towel in oven. Cook on Full power for 8 to 12 minutes, or until done. Turn potatoes over halfway through cooking time. Set aside to cool.
2.Place butter in dish. Heat on Full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until melted.
3.Sift in flour, chives, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, covered, on Full power for 3 to 6 minutes, or until thickened. Stir occasionally during cooking time.
4.Stir in cheese. Slice potatoes and add to sauce. Heat, covered, on Full power for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.
1.Combine carrots and water in 1
2.Place onion and butter in 1
3.Blend in flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly stir in milk. Cook, covered, on Full power for
1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir several times during cooking time. Stir in cheese until melted.
4.Mix in carrots. Top with cracker crumbs. Heat on Full power for 2 to 4 minutes, or until heated through.
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