Completely Delicious Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are perfect for special occasions and holiday family events! They were our family favorite on Easter Sundays. My favorite recipe came from Betty Crocker, and I have used it through the years for our family gatherings.

• Ingredients:
• Two pounds of red potatoes ( about six medium) peeled and sliced
• Three tablespoons margarine or butter
• Three tablespoons flour
• One teaspoon salt
• one fourth teaspoon pepper
• Two and one half cups milk
• One small onion (optional)
• One small tablespoon margarine or butter

• Directions:
• Layer the sliced potatoes in a two quart greased casserole dish.
• Heat three tablespoons of butter in saucepan over low heat until melted.
• Blend in flour salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the milk.
• Heat to boiling while stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. and pour over potatoes.
• Dot with one tablespoon of margarine.
• Cover and cook in 325 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook at 350 for another 60 minutes, until potatoes are tender.