~ cassies tantalizing scalloped potatoes ~
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 ~
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2To 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.
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Step 3Remove from heat. remove bay leaf and stir in 1 cup of each shredded cheese.Stir until completely melted.
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Step 4In 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.
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Step 5Cover 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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