Scalloped Potatoes





Here's a great scalloped potato recipe that's so easy and absolutely delicious. The leftovers are just as good, maybe even better, the next day. This is one of my favorite and most prepared recipes, from my 1971 Florence Junior Welfare League cookbook.

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

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

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  2. Making this right now! I sautéed some onion and bacon in the butter before adding flour. And I used an Italian blend shredded cheese cuz that's what I had on hand... Smells so good!

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  3. Sounds delicious!! I may try it today since is a dreary rainy day

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