6 tablespoons butter 

6 tablespoons plain flour 

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups milk

12 oz. Process American cheese, cubed

8 cups Irish potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced, & cooked

Paprika

	Melt butter; add flour, salt & pepper.
	Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth & bubbly.
	Add milk all at once; cook & stir over medium heat until thickened & bubbly.
	Cook & stir 1 minute more.
	Remove from heat.
	Add cheese & stir until melted.
	Place potatoes in a large bowl; gently stir in cheese sauce.
	Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
	Sprinkle with paprika.
	Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes.  Yield: 6-8 servings