My mother-in-law has made this for years and everyone always loves it. Simple to make and very flexible. Let it burn a little on top, that's the good part!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hr
Calories
407 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place potato slices in a bowl of water while preparing remaining ingredients.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir flour in melted butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in milk until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes more. Add American cheese, mixing until melted. Pour in jarred cheese sauce and cook and stir until smooth.
Step 4
Spread about 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer potatoes slices in baking dish, alternating with cheese sauce.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 90 minutes.
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
3 cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
cooking spray
8 potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch slices
16 slices American cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar cheese sauce (such as Ragu® Double Cheddar)
