SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter, softened and divided.
1 cup(4 OZ.) shredded white extra sharp cheddar.
1 cup(4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar3 cups half and half.
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, about 4 medium.

Steps:

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. In a small bowl combine cheeses; set aside. In a 4 quart saucepan combine half and half, salt and pepper. Peel potatoes and slice 1/16 thick. Add to saucepan and bring just to simmer.Remove from heat and carefully pour potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Distribute potatoes evenly in pan and sprinkle with cheese. Dot the top with remaining butter. Bake 45 minutes or until potatoes are done and top is golden. Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.