2 cup 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
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup cheddar, grated
Directions
Heat oven to 375
Bring water to a boil in frying pan, add potatoes, onions, and
carrots. Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
In medium saucepan, melt margarine, remove from heat. Stir in flour,
salt, pepper. Add milk, blending well. Bring to a boil over medium
heat, stir until thick and smooth. Stir in cheese, cook over low
heat, stir constantly until cheese melts.
Layer half the potatoes, onion, and carrot in a slightly greased 9x13
pan. Top with half sauce. Repeat. Bake covered 30 minutes or until
potatoes are tender. Remove cover during last 10 minutes of cooking.
Servings: 1 servings
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