Texas Scalloped Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 8 -10 green onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 ounces pimientos, diced (drained)
• 1/3 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, reserve 1 tablespoon liquid from jar of pickled jalapenos
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cover the potatoes with water in a pot.
• 2 add the salt and cook at medium heat for 30 min.
• 3 drain the potatoes and let cool.
• 4 thinly slice potatoes.
• 5 preheat oven to 350.
• 6 melt the butter and oil over medium heat.
• 7 saute the bell pepper, onions, and garlic until they become soft.
• 8 add the pimientos, jalapenos, and jalapeno liquid.
• 9 sprinkle with flour and stir.
• 10 slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
• 11 let thicken, while stirring.
• 12 remove from heat and mix in the cheese.
• 13 layer the potatoes and sauce in greased baking dish.
• 14 sprinkle with a little paprika if desired.
• 15 cover with foil and bake for about an hour.