Recipe: Potatoes Ranchero

Potatoes Ranchero

1/4 C butter
1/4 C flour
2 C milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 C chopped green onions
6 C sliced, cooked potatoes
1 green pepper, cut into rings
1/2 C BBQ sauce
8 or 9 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Peel, slice and cook potatoes until fork tender; drain and set aside. Make cream sauce (see instructions below) from butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper. Add onions and cheese, stir to melt cheese. Alternate layers of potatoes and cheese sauce in 12"x8" baking dish (lightly greased). Top with green pepper rings and BBQ sauce. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil while baking.

TO MAKE CREAM SAUCE: Melt butter in pan or skillet over medium heat. Add flour and blend. Add milk while stirring. Keep stirring until thickened, using a whisk. Add salt and pepper.