Ingredients
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1 tablespoon chicken fat or 1 tablespoon
butter
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1 tablespoon
flour
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1 cup
milk
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1 cup
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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4 medium
potatoes, diced
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bacon
(optional)
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salt
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pepper
Directions
- Make a roux with flour and fat. If I don't have fat, butter is darn close.
- Add milk, bring to boil and thicken for 1 minute.
- Add cheese, stir, and remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, boil diced potatoes until tender but still firm and drain.
- Mix with cheese sauce, top with paprika, and bake around 450 degrees Fahrenheit until top is golden.