Herbs And Cream Scalloped Potatoes Food

THE BEST SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with unsalted butter.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/8-inch-thick slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Add the sliced potatoes, heavy cream, whole milk, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and almost cooked through but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. (They should not be soft and falling apart.) Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Add the Gruyere and Parmesan, stirring gently to combine. Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the top is light golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through and tender, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

EXTRA-CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Put the potatoes in a large pot. Whisk the cream, flour, bay leaf, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a bowl, then pour over the potatoes. Cook over medium heat, carefully stirring occasionally, until the cream just comes to a simmer, about 12 minutes. Continue to simmer, adjusting the heat if necessary and stirring to prevent the bottom from scorching, until the potatoes just begin to soften, about 5 more minutes.
• Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish; discard the bay leaf. Set the baking dish in a roasting pan and add enough water to come about halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

HERBS DE PROVENCE - SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cheese Sauce:.
• In a small sauce pan, melt butter and whisk in flour, then slowly add the milk and half & half cream.
• Season with mustard, salt, pepper and Herbs de Provence.
• Cook the sauce on medium heat, stirring until smooth and boiling.
• Lower the heat and add the cheese, mix until melted, then remove from heat and set aside until required.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Assembly:.
• In a lightly greased dish, layer half the potatoe slices, then scatter the onion and peas on top.
• Next layer all the ham slices overtop of the potatoes.
• Pour half of the cheese sauce over the ham and potatoe mixture.
• Layer the remaining potatoes ontop then pour the rest of the cheese sauce, garnishing with the rest of the cheese and herbs.
• Bake in a preheated 350 % oven, uncovered for 50 - 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. I start checking after 40 minutes.
• This is wonderful served with fresh crusty bread and your favorite white wine.

SCALLOPED YUKON GOLD AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with cold water. Working with 1 Yukon Gold potato at a time, peel, then cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds and place in bowl with water. Repeat with sweet potatoes. Combine cream, butter, and garlic in medium saucepan; bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Mix all herbs in small bowl. Mix sea salt and black pepper in another small bowl.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Drain potatoes, then pat dry with kitchen towels. Transfer half of potatoes to prepared baking dish. Use hands to distribute and spread evenly. Sprinkle with half of salt-pepper mixture, then half of herb mixture. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes, salt-pepper mixture, herb mixture, and cheese. Pour cream mixture over gratin, pressing lightly to submerge potato mixture as much as possible. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Remove plastic wrap before baking.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover gratin tightly with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until top of gratin is golden and most of liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes; serve.

HERB SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F; lightly grease a 9x13 glass dish.
• Layer potatoes allowing them to slightly overlap.
• Pour most of the vegetable broth over the potatoes.
• Pour the soy milk and drizzle olive oil over potatoes.
• Scatter minced garlic over everything and then sprinkle 2 tbsp of flour over them.
• Drizzle with remaining vegetable broth to wet, then sprinkle with the last of the flour and spices.
• Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.