Potatoes are best served in layers
A simple yet delicious potato casserole dish baked in a creamy cheese sauce
Servings Prep Time
6 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
1minutes 59minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
1minutes 59minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
For the sauce
  1. Place a small saucepan on medium heat
  2. Add butter and let it melt
  3. Add the flour and whisk till it forms a roux
  4. Let it cook for a minute
  5. Stir in the cold milk
  6. Add in the salt and cayenne pepper
  7. Cook the sauce on low heat until smooth
  8. Reduce the heat and add the cheese
Layering
  1. Place half of the sliced potatoes in a greased dish
  2. Pour about half of the cheese sauce on top of the potatoes
  3. Place the rest of the potatoes on top
  4. Repeat the process with the cheese sauce
  5. Sprinkle the grated cheese and paprika on top
  6. Bake the dish for 45 minutes at 180C
  7. Remove and serve hot