"We all loved my mom's super-rich scalloped potatoes. I tweaked her recipe to keep all the flavor, but cut the fat. The cheese blend is the clincher. It's all about experimenting. —Diane Bramlett, Manteca, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 11 medium), peeled and thinly sliced
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1 large sweet onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/3 cup half-and-half cream
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1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
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Minced fresh chives, optional