Silk Purse Potatoes

By newbaucher

Always a crowd-pleaser, Silk Purse Potatoes (As in “Can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.”) have a delicious, creamy cheese sauce. I’ve taken this dish to many a potluck.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 6 slices process American cheese, cut into pieces
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the potatoes and onion.
Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings.