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Cheesy Potato Casserole

This easy side goes with almost any kind of meat, and everyone loves it.
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Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper (or less, to taste)
  • 4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and cayenne, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
  • Layer half of potato slices, onions, salt and pepper, grated cheese and white sauce in order given, in a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Repeat layers. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until knife pierces potatoes easily. Makes 8 servings. Enjoy!