Name: Fast Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced; Paprika, optional

These quick scalloped potatoes are mildly cheesy, creamy and comforting—just like Mom used to make—only less of them! —Edith Jennings, Prairie City, Iowa

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 medium potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced

Paprika, optional

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; add the cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.

2 Place potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and sauce is bubbly and lightly golden brown, 20-25 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.