Categories: Vegetables- potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 4 potatoes, russet or Idaho
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 2 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Peel and wash potatoes, cut into thin slices; cut across slices to make matchstick pieces.

2. Cook potatoes about 3 minutes until almost tender. Place in a buttered casserole, set aside.

3. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Whisk in mustard, paprika and half-and-half. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; simmer 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Pour sauce over matchstick potatoes; sprinkle cheese on top.

4. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are crisp and golden brown.

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