Au Gratin Potatoes

  

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons onion powder
• 4 Tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups 2% milk (can use lactose free)
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Paprika (optional)
• 1 package 30 oz. frozen shredded hashbrowns 

1. Spray casserole dish and microwave shredded hashbrowns for 6 minutes.  Stir and repeat.
2. In skillet, melt butter.
3. Add onion powder, flour, salt and pepper.  Stir. 
4. Add milk and stir constantly.
5. When mixture thickens a bit, add cheese and stir constantly until cheese is melted. 
6. Pour mixture over microwaved potatoes.
7. Stir.
8. Top with paprika (optional).
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.