Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
This layered cheesy potato side dish is always a favorite at family dinners.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
Directions
1.
Butter a 2-quart shallow casserole or baking dish; set aside.
2.
For sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add whipping cream all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese (mixture will be thick).
3.
Arrange half the potatoes in overlapping slices along the bottom of prepared casserole. Pour half the sauce over the potatoes. Repeat potato and sauce layers.
4.
Bake, covered, in a 325 degrees F oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25 minutes more or till potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 288, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 319 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 8%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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