SCALLOPED POTATOES II

By

Taste of Home's Reminisce magazine

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Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ●In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • ●In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, arrange half the potatoes, onion and green pepper in layers; cover with half of the sauce. Repeat layers.
  • ●Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • ●Melt remaining butter; combine with bread crumbs and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
  • ●Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Preparation

Step 1

250 calories/ 3/4 cup serving