Scalloped Potatoes For Two

INGREDIENTS

2 medium potatoes, 2 1/2 cups peeled, washed, and thinly sliced (3)

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (3-4)

1 cup milk (almost 2)

1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Monterey Jack)

1⁄2 teaspoon salt (omit if using Worcestershire sauce)

1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper (white pepper)

1/2 teaspoon Mural of Flavor 

1/4 teaspoon Onion powder 

1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder 

1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1⁄4 cup French-fried onions (optional)

Paprika (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Place potatoes in a greased 1quart baking dish (9x9), set aside.

In a small pan, melt margarine and then add flour cook until the flour taste disappears (about 3 to 4 minutes ).

Add the milk a little at a time, bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir until slightly thickened.

Add cheese, salt, pepper, other seasonings (use measurements or to taste), and Worcestershire sauce if using and stir until cheese is melted.

Cool sauce slightly, pour over potatoes.

Cover potatoes and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees, remove cover and top with French-fried onion, and paprika.

Bake for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Let " rest " for 10 minutes, so sauce will thicken.

Original recipe and picture from www.food.com