Scalloped Potatoes

On New Year's Day, Hubby wanted scalloped potatoes.  I found the below recipe online and gave it a go.  I must say it was pretty good and very easy.  

I used a Welsh White Cheddar.  The cost was $11.99 a pound compared to Kraft Shredded Cheddar at $2.99, but I got a workout shredding the cheese myself and I must say there was no comparison in taste between the Welsh Cheddar vs. the Kraft Cheddar.  The Welsh was superior.

Recipe follows and a link to where I found the recipe.  The picture is from New Year's Day.  (I must say I probably put 1 cup of cheese on top instead of the 1/2 cup the recipe called for).

Ingredients:

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top

Directions:

1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
2. Let sit for a minute.
3. Add all of the cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
4. Season with salt and cayenne.
5. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
6. Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
7. Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
8. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
9. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

Recipe from Southern Food