Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These are my Favorite scalloped potatoes! They are rich and creamy, as I always use more cheese than called for. I use the fresh chives instead of dried, but you can use either.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup  shredded cheese (4 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh chives or 2  tablespoons dried chives
• 6  medium  red potatoes, Sliced 1/4-inch Thick (4 Cups)
•  fresh chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Spray 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
5. Gradually stir in milk.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
7. Boil 2 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
8. Add cheese and chives; stir until cheese is melted.
9. Arrange potato slices in prepared baing dish.
10. Spoon cheese-chive mixture over potato slices.
11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
12. Remove foil and bake 30 minutes more until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
13. Garnish with fresh chives.