Microwave Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups milk; 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped onion

I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.—Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion

Directions

In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the potatoes, onion and cheese sauce. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and microwave on high for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender.