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Potato casserole with a cheese sauce and breadcrumb topping.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups diced potato
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces shredded American process cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs

Preparation:

Cook first 3 ingredients in boiling water to cover in a saucepan 15 minutes; drain and add pimiento . Combine 3 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons flour in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, then stir in cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened and smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Pour cheese sauce over potato mixture; spoon into a 2-quart baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.

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Great Side Dish!September 09, 2009By Matty_boy
"This was really easy to make and was a perfect side dish to chicken or steak. I did make one adjustment though, i replaced the American cheese with mild cheddar and it worked out really well. will defiantly be making this one again."
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