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Ingredients

  • 4 cups potatoes, sliced thin (I used russet)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
  • sliced onions (optional) or chives (optional)

Method

  • melt butter in a large heavy skillet.
  • whisk in flour.
  • whisk in all of the milk.
  • add salt and pepper to taste.
  • heat to boiling until smooth and it starts to thicken.
  • add cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
  • add potatoes (and onion if using), cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes), stirring once in a while.
  • stir in half of the cheese and sprinkle the rest on top.
  • simmer uncovered until ready to serve.