Scalloped Potatoes

This is one of my favorite recipes from my mom (Dianne), and it's ridicously easy to make.

6-7 large russet potatoes
1 stick butter
2 T. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Peel, slice (not too thin) and boil potaotes in large pot of salted water. Cook until done (about 15 minutes); drain. Place potatoes in 9 X 13" baking dish. Generously salt and pepper the potatoes.

To prepare sauce: Melt butter in saucepan; add flour. Gradually whisk in milk. Allow to thicken slightly over medium heat. Pour over potatoes. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Note: Whenever you think you've "generously" added enough salt, add more! This dish needs salt.

From the kitchen of ... Dianne