Out of This World Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup (10-ounce) block cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Garnish: sliced green onions

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until flour is lightly browned. Whisk milk into butter mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and next 3 ingredients; stir until cheese melts.
2. Spread 1/4 cup cheese sauce in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer half of potatoes over sauce; top with half of cheese sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce. Bake at 325°, covered with aluminum foil, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spread evenly over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Garnish if desired.
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