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Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Perfect Scalloped Potatoes

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

Instructions

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