Creamy New Potato Gratin

• 2 lbs small potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1 cup water
• 14 cup butter, divided
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (2 2/3 ounce) packagemccormick original country gravy mix
• 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded cheddar cheese, american cheese blend
• 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1. Put potato slices and water in a shallow glass dish; cover with plastic wrap.
2. Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes or until tender; stir once after 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over med-high heat.
4. Add in the onion; saute/stir for 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add potato slices; toss gently; transfer mixture to another container and set aside.
6. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over med heat.
7. Gradually whisk in milk and gravy mix; whisk until texture is smooth.
8. Add in the shredded cheese; whisk until cheese is melted.
9. Remove saucepan from heat; add potato mixture; stir to combine.
10. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish.
11. Combine the breadcrumbs and parsley; sprinkle evenly over the potatoes.
12. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

potatoes, water, butter, sweet onion, milk, country gravy, cheddar cheese, breadcrumb, parsley flakes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-new-potato-gratin-77386 (may not work)