Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots

Servings

6-8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 6 potatoes, thinly sliced

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced

  • 4 medium carrots, diagonally sliced

  • 3 tbsp margarine

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp pepper

  • dash cayenne pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375 F (190 C).
  • Bring water to a boil in large pot; add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover and cook 10 mins or until tender. Drain.
  • In medium saucepan, melt margarine and remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add milk, blending well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until thickened and smooth. Stir in cheese; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
  • Layer half of the potatoes, onion and carrots in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake covered for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove cover during last 10 minutes of baking.

Notes

  • Variations: CHILI- Add 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp cumin to sauce. FRENCH TARRAGON- Add 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves or 2 tsp dries to sauce.