Scalloped Potatoes and Onions

This is the best potato and onion dish I've ever tried. I found the base recipe from allrecipes.com and doctored it up my way. I've even added cooked diced ham to this and it was outstanding! Enjoy! :o)

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon bacon bits
• 1 -2  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon thyme
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
•  paprika

Directions

1. In a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. (Layer ham also if you have decided to add it.)
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth.
3. Gradually add broth, mayo, parmesan, bacon bits, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 cup of the cheddar; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
4. Pour over potatoes.
5. Sprinkle with paprika and rest of cheddar.
6. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until tender.