Scalloped Potatoes

tablespoons butter

small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)

tablespoons all-purpose flour

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2 1/2

cups milk

medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups)

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening or cooking spray.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the 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 smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
3

Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour sauce over potatoes. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.
4

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving (sauce thickens as it stands).

After stirring in milk and boiling 1 minute in Step 2, stir in 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Continue as directed.

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