Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

1½ cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 dash cayenne pepper

1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small sauce pan, melt butter and stir in flour.
whisk in the milk and season with salt and cayenne.
Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 1.5 quart casserole dish (8×8 or 9×9 will work)
Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
Top with some paprika for color.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

Notes

If doubling, use a 9×13 pan.