Enjoy these delicious potatoes topped with cheese and bread crumbs – perfect for a side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 cups)
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• Paprika, if desired

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
2. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
3. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
4. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until melted.
6. Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
7. Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
8. In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika.
9. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender.