Shelly's Recipe

CHEESY POTATOES AND ONIONS

Category: Potatoes

6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 (6 oz) pkg process American cheese slices
3/4 tsp salt and pepper, divided
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups warm milk

Cook potato in boiling water to cover 5 minutes; drain. Layer one-third potato slices, one-third onion slices, and one-third cheese slices in a lightly greased 13x9” baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Repeat layers twice with remaining potato, onion, cheese slices, salt, and pepper. Top with Cheddar cheese.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Remove from heat; pour over potato mixture. Bake at 400 for 35 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.