Recipe: Casseroled Potatoes

Casseroled Potatoes

leftover boiled potatoes, peeled and sliced (at least 1-1/2 cups)
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp flour
salt and white pepper to taste
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup cheddar cheese slivers
1 to 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Melt butter in a saucepan. Saute onion.

Blend with flour until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.

Arrange potatoes, cheese, hard-cooked eggs and white sauce in alternate layers in well-buttered baking dish. Top with buttered crumbs.

Bake in moderate 350 F oven until well browned.

VARIATION: Sauteed mushrooms and/or sliced cooked meat may be added to make a hearty main dish.

Servings: 4