scalloped potatoes

 

I made this as a side to our Easter dinner with ham, green bean casserole, biscuits, and deviled eggs. 

Ingredients:

 

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

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 1/4 hr

1. 1 In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
2. 2 Let sit for a minute.
3. 3 Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
4. 4 Season with salt and cayenne.
5. 5 Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
6. 6 Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
7. 7 Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
8. 8 Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
9. 9 Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
10. 10 Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11. 11 Top with some paprika for color.
12. 12 Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350F

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