Basic Scalloped Potatoes

By: Janilee Nader

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons butter

2 cups scalded milk

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation: In a buttered 2 quart baking dish place a layer of about 1/3 of the potatoes. In a cups, or small bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about half of the flour mixture over the potatoes: repeat with another layer of potatoes and the flour mixture and top with remaining potato slices. Dot with butter then pour hot milk over potatoes. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes, or until scalloped potatoes are tender and cheese has melted. Serves 6 to 8