Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese

• 4 large baking potatoes
• butter
• ½ pound cheddar, grated
• 1

Peel potatoes and slice them thinly. Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes; drain and dry carefully. Butter a shallow baking dish generously and cover bottom of dish with a layer of potatoes. Season to taste with grated cheese (reserving 4 tablespoons for later use), onion, parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper and paprika. Cover with another layer of potatoes and season as abo