SCALLOPED POTATOES

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Ingredients

5 Lb. Potatoes, Sliced Thinly
2 Sticks Butter
2 Cups Milk
½ Cup Flour
1 Lg. Velveeta Cheese, Cubed
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes thin, place in cold water. 
  3. Place one stick of butter in large baking dish and melt in oven. 
  4. Next, place one stick of butter in stock pot.  Melt butter over low heat, and then add ¼ cup or more of flour to form a thick paste.  Keep on low heat and stir until paste is browned. 
  5. Pour in milk until pot is half full and turn up heat to medium-high.  Add cubed cheese and 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
  6. Place potatoes in baking dish and salt and pepper to-taste.  Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.  Sprinkle 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese across top of casserole dish. 
  7. Bake 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender.

RECIPE FROM MY MOM, JEWEL – AUGUST 1984 – ADAPTED ADDING SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE