Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

środa, 19 lutego 2014

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (or use 2 cups of either Swiss or cheddar)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 6 -8 large potatoes (sliced about 1/4-inch thick or a little larger)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Directions

• 1 Set oven to 375 degrees (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
• 2 Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or larger).
• 3 For the sauce; melt butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• 4 Add in flour and whisk 1 minute.
• 5 Slowly add in half and half cream and cook stirring until thickened, smooth and bubbly.
• 6 Add in seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne.
• 7 Reduce heat to low and mix in the cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; stir with a wooden spoon until the the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth (about 1-2 minutes) remove from heat.
• 8 Layer the potatoes into the baking dish (does not have to be in an even layer).
• 9 Pour the cheese sauce over, then mix the sauce using a spatula or a wooden spoon to coat the sauce with the potatoes.
• 10 Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
• 11 Bake covered for about 30 minutes.
• 12 Remove foil and continue to bake until the top is browned and the potatoes are tender About 35-40 minutes (baking time will vary depending on the size of the potato slices).