Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, cubed1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cups 2% milk1 medium carrot, shredded1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1/3 cup diced pimientos, drained1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 package (32 ounces) frozen french-fried potatoes
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in carrot, 1/2 cup cheese, pimientos, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Place french-fried potatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.
