Scalloped Potatoes


                3      tablespoons   butter or margarine
                1      small         onion -- minced
                3      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
                1      teaspoon      salt
                1 1/2  cups          milk
                1/4    pound         sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
                5      medium        potato -- peeled and sliced
                1/4    teaspoon      paprika

  Preheat oven to 375 F.  In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot  
  margarine or butter, cook onion until tender, about 5 minutes.  Stir in  
  flour and salt until blended; cook 1 minute.  Gradually stir in milk and  
  cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.  Remove  
  saucepan from hear; stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese. In shallow 2-quart 
  casserole, arrange half of the potato slices; pour half  of the sauce on 
  top; sprinkle with half of remaining cheese; repeat.   Sprinkle with 
  paprika.  Bake, covered 45 minutes.  Uncover and bake 15  minutes longer 
  or until potatoes are tender.  Makes 6 accompaniment  servings.