Bacon Au gratin Potatoes

Bacon Au gratin Potatoes 3 large potatoes, washed (leave the skin on) 1 small onion, diced 5 strips bacon, cut up and fried crispy 4 T butter 4 T flour 2 C. milk 1 C. colby jack cheese, finely grated pinch of paprika 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper In a medium sauce pot saute onions in butter till tender, add flour and cook for 1 minutes. Add in 2 cups milk and allow to start thickening. Once it begins add a little more milk if needed to thin it out just a bit. Add in 3/4 cheese and seasonings remove from heat. Slice potatoes very thin and place a good layer in the bottom of a greased 9 x 9 casserole dish, sprinkle with 1/2 the fried bacon and top with some of the sauce, repeat with another layer and end with with a top layer of potatoes and remaining sauce. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 50 minutes, if you notice the sauce browning too fast, cover with foil. After 50 minutes, remove and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Return to the oven to melt. Approx. 5-6 servings