Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 8 cups)
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white or black pepper
• 2 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
2. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between 2 large baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, rotating the pans from top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add milk; cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Preheat the broiler.
5. Transfer half the potatoes to a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the potatoes and top with 1/2 cup cheese. Add the remaining potatoes and top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Broil, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve topped with thyme.