Scalloped Potatoes

Comfort food at its best. Enjoy!

Serves 4
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/14 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into this slices
**Optional: Add cooked ham or bacon to make a meal.

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x9 baking dish and set aside
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic until tender. Do not allow to brown.
2. Stir in flour, salt and black pepper.
3. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook on medium-high heat until bubbly.
4. Whisk cheese into bubbly sauce until melted. Remove from heat.
5. Place potatoes and sauce in a large bowl. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated. (**Add optional meat at this time)
6. Pour potatoes into baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.