Au Gratin Potatoes a La Fitz

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chicken fat or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 medium potatoes
• diced
• bacon (optional)
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Make a roux with flour and fat.
2. If I don't have fat, butter is darn close.
3. Add milk, bring to boil and thicken for 1 minute.
4. Add cheese, stir, and remove from heat.
5. Meanwhile, boil diced potatoes until tender but still firm and drain.
6. Mix with cheese sauce, top with paprika, and bake around 450 degrees Fahrenheit until top is golden.