Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Scalloped potatoes

5  cups thinly sliced potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoons salt
Dash  cayenne pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
one onion chopped
 paprika

Directions:
Lightly grease a casserole dish. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour. Let sit for a minute. Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.  Season with salt and cayenne.  Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk. Reduce heat and stir in cheese. Place a some of the sliced potatoes in casserole dish. Sprinkle with onion. Keep layering till half of potatoes are used.
 Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
 Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
 Top with some paprika for color.
  Bake uncovered for about 1 hour or 90 minutes at 350°F.
Serves 8