Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

This is a recipe by Emeril Lagasse (from The Essence of Emeril show) that my husband enjoys.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese
•  salt and pepper
• 3  potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, not rinsed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Fry the onion in butter until soft, add flour and whisk in with butter for 2 minutes.
2. Then whisk in the milk and cook (on medium heat) until thick and bubbly.
3. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of cheese, stirring until melted; season with salt and pepper.
4. Layer half of potatoes in a small baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with half of sauce.
5. Layer remaining potato slices on top of sauce and season. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. (I sprinkle with a little parsley when done to add colour.).