Categories: Potatoes, Side Dish
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
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In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
- Let sit for a minute.
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Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
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Season with salt and cayenne.
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Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
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Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
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Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
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Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
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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.
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Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350F.