Scalloped Sweet and White Potatoes

By CathyD

Ingredients

• 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk
• 4 ounces aged shredded white Cheddar cheese or Comté cheese
• 2 ounces finely grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cover potatoes with cold water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add  add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk, stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and  stir until melted. Combine potatoes and cheese sauce in a shallow gratin dish. Sprinkle with Romano cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes.

—Recipe by Jill Melton