Delmonico Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium potatoes
8 Tbsp. butter, divided
6 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. light cream
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Wash, peel and dice potatoes; boil potatoes until done (not mushy).
Drain and place in lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in medium saucepan; blend flour, then gradually add cream.
Stir constantly; heat to a boil. Add salt and pepper.
Pour over potatoes.
Top with grated cheese.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir into bread crumbs.
Mix until coated; sprinkle over casserole.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.