Au Gratin Potatoes

 

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1

tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

cups milk

2

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

6

medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 cups)

1/4

cup dry bread crumbs

Paprika, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
• 2 In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter 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; remove from heat.
• 3 Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until melted.
• 4 Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake uncovered 1 hour.
• 5 In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender.