Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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3 Tbs butter
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
-- or finely minced
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
5 medium Potatoes, sliced thin ( I like
-- to leave the skin on ) Thinner slices cook faster
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OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
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1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and
-- finely minced. Sauté them with the onions
ham, thinly sliced or finely chopped bits

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat melt butter

3. In the hot butter, sauté onion slices until tender, about 5 - 7 minutes

4. Remove onion slices and set aside for later use

5. Stir in flour and salt until blended; cook 1 minute ( make a roux )

6. Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture
thickens slightly. If sauce does not thicken, add in another
tablespoon of flour and butter.

7. Remove saucepan from hear; stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Stir til
cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. put back on heat if needed to melt
cheese.

8. In shallow 2-quart greased casserole ( I use bacon grease ), arrange half
of the potato and onion slices; pour half of the sauce on top; sprinkle
with half of remaining cheese ( 1/8 cup ); repeat

9. Bake, covered 45 minutes.

10. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

11. Let sit uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Edit.....Forgot to mention..........If you add the minced jalapeno peppers, it works best with minced onions and then add the sautéd onions and peppers into the sauce after cheese has melted. They will distribute through the dish better.

[Papa Tom]

Thanks Jim....

[NewBQ]

Thanks Jim!

I looked around and couldn't find it either.

[JamesB]

Thanks Jim! It's on the menu sometime this weekend...

[JaCK2U2]

I like the idea of adding the jalapenos - on the list for the weekend.

[nascarchuck]

Loves me some scalloped potatoes! Gonna hang on to this one...