scalloped potatoes
My mother could make the best scalloped potatoes. It's so easy as most of the ingredients you already have in your pantry. They are so full of flavor, they go with almost any menu and they are such a comfort food.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Scalloped potatoes are thinly sliced and cooked in cream. To a purist, this recipe may be considered au gratin potatoes since cheese is added to the side dish. Both terms seem to be used interchangeably in recipes nowadays. Whatever you want to call it, these potatoes are decadent and delicious. They're cheesy, creamy, and a must on your holiday table. Red potatoes are used in this recipe which have a naturally smooth, creamy texture. If you prefer soft onions, saute them in a pan for a few minutes before beginning the cheeses sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 or 5 - medium red skin potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (I use a mandolin for uniformity); 4-5 cups total sliced potatoes
- `1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 cups milk (I use 2% milk)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- - black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces shredded or grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 - onion, minced
- - chicken broth
- - minced garlic, to taste
- - parsley
How To Make scalloped potatoes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 1 1/2 - 2-quart baking dish by buttering the dish generously (I use cooking spray). -
Step 2In a double boiler, combine butter, milk, flour, onion, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3Cook on low heat until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add 1/2 of your cheese and stir until cheese melts.
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Step 4Remove pan from heat and add parsley to your taste.
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Step 5While you are cooking this, in another saucepan add sliced potatoes and cover with chicken broth.
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Step 6Bring to a slow boil and cook slowly until they are about half done, no more (about 5 - 7 minutes).
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Step 7Drain potatoes.
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Step 8Place a layer of potatoes.
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Step 9Then a layer of cheese sauce.
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Step 10Repeat.
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Step 11Place potatoes in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce is bubbly.
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Step 12Remove from oven and place the remainder of cheddar cheese on top of potatoes.
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Step 13Return potatoes to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
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