Cheese Potato Casserole

Name: Cheese Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese; 8 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My aunt made this favorite potato cheese casserole over and over at the request of family and friends. It's a very easy side dish to make. —Lois Jeffery, Chesterland, Ohio

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
8 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the cheeses until melted. Add potatoes; stir gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly browned. Sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 297 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

My aunt made this favorite potato cheese casserole over and over at the request of family and friends. It's a very easy side dish to make. —Lois Jeffery, Chesterland, Ohio

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