SHARP CHEDDAR SCALLOPED POTATOES

SHARP CHEDDAR SCALLOPED POTATOES image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter
1/3 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 c half-and-half
1-1/2 c (6 oz.) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1-1/2 c (6 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 c thinly sliced peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
2 small onions, finely chopped

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until blended. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Layer a third of the potatoes, a third of the onions and 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Repeat layers twice. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
3. Bake in a preheated 350º oven, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned.