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Silk Purse Potatoes Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
6 slices process American cheese, cut into pieces
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
Directions:
Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the potatoes and onion. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Add diced ham to make it a meal. Or put browned pork steak on top.

 

 

 

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