Cheesy Potatoes With Onions

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This potato dish is really good!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced, about 6 medium)
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced process American cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3 cups warm full-fat milk

directions

1. Set oven to 400 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the sliced potatoes in boiling water for about 5 minutes; drain.
4. Layer one-third of the partially-cooked potatoes in bottom of the baking dish, then one-third of onion slices, then one-third of the cheese slices.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then repeat layers two more times.
6. Sprinkle top with the shredded cheddar.
7. For the sauce; in a medium heavy saucepan melt butter over low heat.
8. Add in flour and cayenne then stir for 1 minute.
9. Slowly add in milk; whisk or stir until bubbly and thickened (about 3 minutes).
10. Pour the sauce over the cheese and potato mixture.
11. Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden.
12. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[kittycatmom]

Yummy! I used Velveeta in place of the American cheese and Swiss as that's what I had on hand. Also added chopped left over ham and 1/2 c peas, and called it a meal! Thank you Kitt! Delicious! Made for KK's Recipe Tag

 

[diner524]

This was a great hit at our house!! I must admit that I cheated and bought the "Simply Potatoes" in the refrigerated section, so no peeling, slicing or pre-cooking. I then followed the recipe as written but cut it in half. Thanks Kitten for another keeper. Made for 123 tag.

 

[HokiesMom]

Kit - another major hit of a recipe! We loved the taste of the blended cheeses. I used just one vidalia onion since it was pretty large and it did the trick and also used yukon gold potatoes b/c that what was left in the pantry. Great side dish for a variety of meals - I know I'll be making this often. Made for 1.2.3 Hit Wonders Apr 08

 

[True Texas]

Wonderful combination of flavors. This smells wonderful cooking. Will be making this one again. Thanks for another great recipe.

 

[Jacqueline in KY]

use to fix something similiar to this years ago and had forgotten about it. These are wonderful. Thanks for the recipe.