Dave's Scalloped Potatoes

½ stick unsalted butter 

2 ½ lbs red potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼" thick

1 ½ tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

2 Tbs plus 2 tsp flour

½ lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated

½ lb Monterey Jack cheese, grated

½ lb Gruyere cheese, optional

2 cups milk

Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 2 qt baking dish.

Put potatoes in large mixing bowl and add salt and pepper. Toss. Arrange layer of potatoes on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp flour. Dot with a tbs of butter. Sprinkle with ½ cup of each cheese. Repeat layers. Pour in milk and bake about 1 hour.

Note:

You can add some cut up ham between layers, if desired.