Scalloped Potatoes.

This creamy potato dish is so delicious. You can prepare it in the morning, than put it in the oven later--just be sure the sauce covers the potatoes so they won't turn brown.

Great with a ham, and steamed broccoli.          

about  6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

10 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

3/4 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch if you want it gluten free)

1 3/4 cups chicken broth or milk

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

(Optional add ins: chunks of ham, bacon bits, 1 teaspoon thyme, or chopped green onion,)

1/4 cup cheddar, shredded for on top

Paprika

DIRECTIONS:

1.     In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer potatoes and onion.

2.     In a saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth.

3.     Gradually add broth, garlic, mayonnaise, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly.

4.      Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika for colour.

5.     Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until tender.

Freezer: I have been told you can freeze this assembled and unbaked.  Thaw before baking.