SHARP CHEDDAR SCALLOPED POTATOES

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Try as I might, I can never follow a recipe exactly. Here's what I came up with when I made a family friend's scalloped potatoes recipe in my own kitchen. These potatoes are so good-you'll just keep going back for more. -Susan Simons, Eatonville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 small onions, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat 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., In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Layer a third of the potatoes, a third of the onions and 3/4 cup cheese mixture in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Repeat layers twice. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.