Delmonico Potatoes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs potatoes (5-6 medium)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup pimento (optional)
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter

Directions

Peel potatoes and dice into 1/2" pieces.  Boil in boiling, salted water for 15 minutes. Drain.

While potatoes cook, melt the butter in a saucepan.  Add flour and stir into a paste; cook
for 2 minutes over low heat.

Add the milk and stir; simmer until thickened.  Add seasonings and simmer 2 more minutes.
Blend in the pimento (if using).

Swirl sauce through drained potatoes, then pour into greased casserole dish.  Sprinkle
with breadcrumbs and dot with butter.

Bake in oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.