~ cassies tantalizing scalloped potatoes ~

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Somewhere, PA
Updated on Feb 28, 2016

I made a ham today and what better to accompany them, than these delicious creamy potatoes. I Used what I had to develop this recipe and the family was ever so pleased. They'll be fighting over what's left. Lol! Awesome!!!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 6 - 7 large potatoes washed and sliced 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 cups onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Salt - & pepper to taste
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 1/2 cups each - fresh shredded sharp cheddar & fresh shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup green onions, sliced - green part only
  • 1 package real bacon bits or crisp bacon crumbled

How To Make ~ cassies tantalizing scalloped potatoes ~

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, melt butter. To the butter add the onion and cook until tender, stirring often.
  • Step 2
    To the onion and butter, stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the milk and cream. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf. Herbs De Province and pressed garlic. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until thickened.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat. remove bay leaf and stir in 1 cup of each shredded cheese.Stir until completely melted.
  • Step 4
    In greased dish, add a layer of potatoes, a couple small dollops of butter, sprinkling of green onion and sprinkle of bacon. ( reserve some for the top ) Add a little sauce halfway through the layering and continue until all potatoes are used, ending with potato. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over potatoes and shake the pan a little so the sauce finds its way into the potatoes. Top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onion.
  • Step 5
    Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 - 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer or until golden. Note - baking time depends on potatoes used. I used red potatoes. Yours may take more time or less.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #creamy
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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