Golden Potato Medley

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium sized potatoes, pared
• 3 medium carrots, pared
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. milk
• 3 tbsp. finely chopped pimientos
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes; slice the carrots, cover with boiling water and simmer until both vegetables are tender, 15 min. Drain. Melt butter in saucepan; add onion and green pepper. Sauté until onion is tender; blend in the flour and add the milk; stir and cook until thickened. Remove from heat; add the pimientos and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese until blended in. Turn cooked potatoes and carrots into buttered 1½-quart casserole. Pour sauce over and stir lightly. Mix bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the casserole. Bake at 350° for 30 min. if baked immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until later, then bake for 45 to 50 min.