Scalloped Potatoes for Two

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, 2 1/2 cups peeled, washed, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teapoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup French-fried onions (optional)
• paprika (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place potatoes in a greased 1 quart baking dish, set aside.

2. 2

   In a small pan, melt margarine and then add flour cook until the flour taste disappears ( About 3 to 4 minutes ).

3. 3

   Add the milk a little at a time, bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Add cheese,salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce and stir until cheese is melted.

5. 5

   Cool sauce slightly, pour over potatoes.

6. 6

   Cover potatoes and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees, remove cover and top with french fried onion, and paprika.

7. 7

   Bake for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

8. 8

   Let " rest " for 10 minutes, so sauce will thicken.