Cape Hatteras Potatoes

Drew Thomas

 

Serves 6

 

6 medium potatoes [about 2 pounds]

¼ cup margarine or butter

1 medium onion, chopped [about ½ cup]

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 cups milk

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ cup bread crumbs, fine, dry

Paprika

 

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

 

Peel potatoes. Cut into enough thin slices to measure about 4 cups. Heat margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.

Stir in milk and 1 ½ cups of the cheese.

Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Spread potatoes in ungreased 1 1/2 –quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake uncovered 1 hour.

Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika.

Bake 15 – 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly.

 

 

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