OLD-FASHIONED CHEESE POTATOES

Old-Fashioned Cheese Potatoes image

When my husband and I got married in 1951, one of the first appliances we bought was an apartment-size electric range. The range came with a cookbook that included this recipe. I've used the same recipe ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Velveeta
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Place potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.