Julienned Potatoes

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes
• 3 Tbs butter
• 3 Tbs all purpose flour
• 1 to 1 1/2 Cup milk
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot melt the butter and whisk in the flour over med. high heat. Cook for 30 seconds then add 1 Cup of milk, whisking as it begins to thicken. Add in 1/4 - 1/2 Cup more milk, until it reaches a "thin gravy" like consistency remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 Cup cheese and the seasonings.
Wash the potatoes, leaving the skin on, use a mandolin to julienne them or a knife to cut them into thin matchsticks. Place half of the potatoes in the bottom of a 2.5 quart casserole dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and spread around. Top that with 1/4 Cup of the remaining cheese. Place the rest of the potatoes on top of that and then top with remaining sauce. Cover with foil and place in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove and uncover and top with remaining shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 15 more minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.