Au Gratin Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. cheese, shredded
4 c. cooked potatoes, diced
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Melt 3 Tbsp. butter; blend in flour, salt and pepper.
Stir in milk.
Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
Layer 1/2 of potatoes and 1/2 of cheese sauce in 2 quart casserole.
Repeat.
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter; stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle over top.
Bake 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.