Chopped Chives; for garnish

Instructions

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   Preheat the oven 400 degrees. In a sauce pan, over medium heat, combine the

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   vegetable oil and flour together. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 4

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   to 6 minutes for a blond roux. Whisk in the milk and bring the liquid up to

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   a boil. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook for

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   cheese. Layer the potatoes in a gratin dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the

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   potatoes. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs. Place the dish in the oven and

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   bake for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is

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   golden−brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before