Ingredients
- tablespoon sunsalted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon scornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup smilk
- ounce sshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and thinly slice d
- 1/2 cup grated reduced-sodium Parmesan cheese (Optional)
- pinch paprika, or to taste
Instructions
- Line a large microwave and oven safe casserole dish with parchment.
- Place butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Whisk in cornstarch and cayenne pepper to form a paste. Add milk and whisk until well blended. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, and microwave until thick, another 2 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese.
- Place 1/2 of the potatoes in the prepared casserole dish and spread 1/2 of the sauce over top. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over top.
- Microwave, covered, on high for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Transfer potatoes to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until sauce is bubbly and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.