Articles for Christians

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) (divided)
• 4 cups 1/8-inch slices potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Microwave margarine, flour, salt and pepper uncovered in 2½-quart microwave safe casserole dish on high 1 minute; stir until smooth.
2. Microwave until bubbly, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in milk. Cover loosely with parchment paper and microwave until thickened, 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
4. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
5. Place potatoes and onions in casserole, spooning cheese sauce over potatoes. Cover and microwave on medium-high (70%) until potatoes are tender, 18-20 minutes, turning the casserole one quarter turn every 6 minutes.
6. Mix remaining cheese and paprika together.
7. Sprinkle over potatoes.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.

Makes about 8 servings.