Christmas Dinner 2014
was at my home this year.
This is one of the
many recipes I prepared
The main course was a ham
I ordered from Honeybaked Ham.
It made it easier for me to focus
on sides and desserts
for 20 people.
This recipe was the number 1 favorite.
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| Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients |
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| Sliced Potatoes with the mandoline |
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| Scalloped Potatoes with cheese sauce BEFORE |
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| Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce AFTER |
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| Scalloped Potatoes (single serving) |
INGREDIENTS
- 8 large baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- Preheat oven 350 degrees
- Spray a large foil roasting pan with cooking spray
- Peel and slice potatoes. (Note: I use a mandoline to get consistent slices. Mine is a cheap one from Walmart as I am very afraid of slicing a finger off)
- Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water while cooking the cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat
- Whisk in flour until well-combined
- Whisk in heavy cream, salt, black and cayenne pepper, and 2 cups of monterey jack cheese
- Reduce heat to a simmer; continue to whisk until sauce thickens slightly
- Whisk in 2 cups of cheddar cheese
- Place potatoes in the large roasting pan evenly
- Pour the cheese sauce over the slices
- Cook 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours until top is golden brown
- Add 1 cup of grated cheese on top and bake another 10 minutes (Optional)
- Let sit for about 10 minutes and serve
