Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



5
pounds
potatoes





1
x
salt

to taste



1
x
pepper

to taste



1 1/2
each
margarine

sticks



3
cups
cheddar cheese

mild, shredded



1/2
cup
milk

 Boil potatoes in skins until partially cooked; cool, peel, and grate. Divide potatoes in 3 equal portions.  In a large round crockpot, put in a layer of grated potatoes, salt and pepper, 1/2 stick of butter, cut into pats, 1 cup shredded cheese.  Repeat this procedure two more times, then pour milk over this. Cover and cook on MEDIUM heat for 2 1/2 hours, the last 1/2 hour put on HIGH