Smoked Potatoes Au Gratin

5 to 6 peeled and sliced Potatoes(If using red, leave skin on)

1 1/2 cup Grated smoked Gouda cheese

1 1/2 cup Grated mild or sharp cheddar cheese

2 TBSP of flour

small chopped onion

sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder

2 TBSP of butter

2 cups of milk, light cream, half and half, or lactose free creamer(your choice)

Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees

-Blanch the sliced potatoes for pre baking

- In a med pot, melt the butter with the chopped onions, create a blonde roux with the flour, add the milk or cream, keep constantly stirring. Add the cheeses until everything melts into a cheese sauce. Set aside.

- put the blanched potatoes into a casserole dish or deep baking pan. season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

- pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and bake in the oven covered with foil for 35-45 min. For the last 15 min uncover the foil, so the top can brown.