Scalloped-potatoes with cheese

By pjones-2

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour to make a roux.( 2-3 minutes)


Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.

Reduce heat and stir in cheese.

Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.

Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.

Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
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Top with some paprika for color.

Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.