Au Gratin Potatoes

Serves:

Ingredients:

6 md Potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/4 c Margarine or butter
1 md Onion, chopped
(about 1/2 cup)
1 tb All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Milk
2 c Shredded natural sharp
Cheddar cheese(8 ounces)
1/4 c Fine dry bread crumbs
Paprika

Method:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare potatoes as directed.
Cut into enough thin slices to measure about 4 cups.
Heat margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Cook onion in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
Stir in milk and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Spread potatoes in ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole.
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
Bake uncovered 1 hour.
Mix remaining cheese and the bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly