Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
"AS A CHILD, I thought the crisp cheese-and-crumb topping on these potatoes made them a special treat. I remember how my aunt always saw to it everyone got some of that topping with their individual serving."
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 cups milk
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4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 2 pounds)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 small green pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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2.
In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, arrange half the potatoes, onion and green pepper in layers; cover with half of the sauce. Repeat layers.
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3.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Melt remaining butter; combine with bread crumbs and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 250 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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