8 med. potatoes (2 lb.)
1 c. thinly sliced onions
2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. cheddar cheese
1 tsp. paprika

Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick. Separate onion slices into rings. Boil potatoes and onion in rapidly boiling water with salt until just about done, approximately 8 minutes; drain. Turn into a buttered 2 quart baking dish. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat, stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk, cook and stir constantly over moderately low heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese over low heat until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.