Shelly's Recipe

CREAM CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Category: Au Gratin and Scalloped

8 to 10 cups cooked potatoes, peeled and diced
6 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 1/2 to 4 cups milk
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 small jar diced pimento, drained
1/2 a small can French fried onion rings

In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook until bubbly. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.

Combine potatoes, pimento and cream cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine. Pour into large greased casserole. Cover and chill overnight. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Top with onion rings. Return to oven, uncovered, for 10 additional minutes.