Can I make potatoes au gratin with this?

Question

I have a recipe for baked mac and cheese that i really like and i am just wondering if i can simply substitute the macaroni with potatoes to make potatoes au gratin. I am mostly just concerned with it either coming out too dry or too wet because of the change.

in the macaroni and cheese, i just put:

macaroni

cheddar cheese

evap milk

milk

butter

eggs

salt

Answer 1

Yummers!!!  Sounds great to me!!!  

Answer 2

Yes, you sure can.  Just maybe watch your liquid level as you're baking it.  The potatos may not soak up as much as your macaroni does.

Answer 3

I would not add the eggs and you don't need the milk.

Here's a simple video that is just alittle over 1 minute long that shows step by step instructions:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/930336/pot...

The only thing you are missing is 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.

Basically

Layer sliced potatoes in a greased casserole dish, brush with melted butter, season with salt and pepper, top with cheese, then repeat. On the top layer pour 1/2 cup of evaporated milk (or half n half) then top with bread crumbs. Cover with foil and bake at 425 for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an add'l 15 minutes until golden brown.

Bon Appetit!