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Add in some meat or vegetables to make it a main dish.
I do this to use up leftovers like ham and turkey after
holidays. This is so simple to make and much better
than that boxed stuff. This recipe will fill a 9 x 13
casserole pan so you can have enough for a main dish.
You will need
12 medium boiling or baking potatoes (4 lb)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
4 cups shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (16oz)
Seasonings - You can try seasonings if you would like;
garlic, oregano, rosemary. You can also add toppings
like bread crumbs and paprika.
Instructions
1. Wash and cut potatoes into slices. You can peel them but I
like the skins and it is easier to not peel them.
2. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook
onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly,
until bubbly.
3. Stir in milk and 3 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring
constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
4. Spread potatoes in ungreased pan. Pour cheese sauce over
potatoes.
5. Bake uncovered 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
and bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until the top gets
brown. If you have bread crumbs or paprika you can add
them to the top with the cheese as well. They give it an added
flavor and crisp topping.
I do this to use up leftovers like ham and turkey after
holidays. This is so simple to make and much better
than that boxed stuff. This recipe will fill a 9 x 13
casserole pan so you can have enough for a main dish.
You will need
12 medium boiling or baking potatoes (4 lb)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
4 cups shredded natural sharp Cheddar cheese (16oz)
Seasonings - You can try seasonings if you would like;
garlic, oregano, rosemary. You can also add toppings
like bread crumbs and paprika.
Instructions
1. Wash and cut potatoes into slices. You can peel them but I
like the skins and it is easier to not peel them.
2. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook
onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly,
until bubbly.
3. Stir in milk and 3 cups of the cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring
constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
4. Spread potatoes in ungreased pan. Pour cheese sauce over
potatoes.
5. Bake uncovered 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
and bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until the top gets
brown. If you have bread crumbs or paprika you can add
them to the top with the cheese as well. They give it an added
flavor and crisp topping.
