Christmas Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained

Preparation

Peel and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices to measure 8 cups. Combine potato slices, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large Dutch oven.
Add water to cover.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and the next 3 ingredients. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Pour sauce over potato mixture.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.
Yields 8 servings.