Grandpa’s Scalloped Potatoes

This recipe goes way back to my great grandmother Victoria and IT is the families go to comfort food.  We serve it as the entree with only a green salad to  go along.  My grand children call it Grandpa's Scalloped Potatoes to friends but within the family it's better known as Ooey Gooey Cheesy potatoes.

Grandpa’s Scalloped Potatoes

Aka Ooey Gooey Cheesy Potatoes

4 to 6 large russet potatoes, peeled

1 to 2 large onions

3 cups medium-sharp cheddar cheese

Flour

Butter

Salt and Pepper to taste

Whole Milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Starting with four potatoes and 1 onion; slice potatoes nto 1/8-inch slices. Cut onion in half top to bottom, peel and cut each half into 1/8-inch moon shaped slices; break up into pieces.

In a large casserole create a layer of potatoes, onions, and 1/4-cup cheese. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour, dot with 3 teaspoons of butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue layering until top of casserole is reached. For last layer, use 1/2-cup of cheese.

Pour milk over casserole until milk reaches about half-way up the side of the casserole dish. Place in oven and bake 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese on top of casserole is melted and potatoes when pierced with a knife feel soft.