never-fail scalloped potatoes

6 servings  Prep:  30 min.  Bake:  1 hour
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 medium)
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

Directions
*In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter.  Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth;  gradually add the milk.  Bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from the heat;  stir in cheese until blended.
*Place half of the potatoes in a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray;  layer with half of the onion and cheese sauce.  Repeat layers.
*Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.  Uncover;  bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.

tasteofhome 2010