CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES AND CARROTS

Cheese Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots image

Provided by Debbie Wagner

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c water
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 lb potatoes, thinly sliced
5 carrots, diagonally sliced
1 1/2 c onion, sliced
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
5/8 tsp pepper
1-2 dash(es) cayenne
1 1/2 c milk
1 1/2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. In large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Add potatoes, onion and carrots; cook, covered, for about 5 minutes or until partially tender. Drain.
3. Make cheese sauce by melting butter in small saucepan.
4. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat; stir in milk and blend well.
6. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring until thick and smooth.
7. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted.
8. Layer half of vegetables in greased 2 1/2 quart casserole; top with half of cheese sauce.
9. Top with another layer of vegetables then the remaining cheese.
10. Bake, covered with foil, at 375 for 30 minutes.
11. Foil may be removed for last 10 minutes to brown top.