Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced & sauteed
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 1 qt casserole dish.
  • Sweat onions in a little butter in a saute pan until transparent.
  • Layer potatoes and onions in the casserole.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Mix in the flour and salt, stir constantly with a whisk for 1 minute. Stir in milk slowly and cook until mixture thickens. Stir in cheese and stir until melted. Pour cheese over the potatoes. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours in preheated oven.