Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium)
3 tbsp margarine
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp margarine

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice potatoes.

Heat 3 tablespoons margarine in saucepan over low heat until melted. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Arrange potatoes in greased 2-quart casserole in 3 layers, topping each of the first two layers with 1/2 of the onion and 1/3 of the white sauce. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Dot with 1 tablespoon margarine. Cover and cook in 325 degree oven 40 minutes or in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook until potatoes are tender, 60 to 70 minutes longer. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.