Stove-Top Scalloped Potatoes (Skillet)

These are yummy and easy to make.. especially when your oven is full and you don't have room for anything else in it!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups potatoes, sliced thin (I used russet)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 2 1⁄3 cups milk
• 1  cup cream cheese
•  salt
•  pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  grated cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
•  sliced onions (optional) or  chives (optional)

Directions

1. melt butter in a large heavy skillet.
2. whisk in flour.
3. whisk in all of the milk.
4. add salt and pepper to taste.
5. heat to boiling until smooth and it starts to thicken.
6. add cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
7. add potatoes (and onion if using), cover and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes), stirring once in a while.
8. stir in half of the cheese and sprinkle the rest on top.
9. simmer uncovered until ready to serve.