Delmonico Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium potatoes
6 Tbsp. flour
8 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 1/2 c. light cream or half and half
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Wash, peel and dice potatoes.
Boil in lightly salted water until just done, but not mushy.
Drain potatoes and place in 2-quart greased casserole dish.
In medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter and blend in flour.
Gradually add cream, stirring.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper.
Pour over potatoes and top with grated cheese.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stir in bread crumbs, mixing until coated.
Sprinkle over top of potatoes.
Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.