Schools Out Scalloped Potatoes Food

SCHOOL'S OUT SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an oven-to-table baking dish with some of the butter.
• Melt the rest of the butter in a saucepan or small skillet and saute the onion until it becomes translucent. Gradually add the flour to make blond roux, then slowly add the milk and allow the mixture to thicken. Season with white pepper and just a dash of salt and remove from heat. (Be careful to avoid overdoing the salt, because there is salt in the cheese.)
• Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the baking dish, followed by 1/3 of the milk sauce, and 1/4 cup of the shredded white Cheddar. Repeat the sequence twice for a total of 3 layers. You can top with the breadcrumbs before baking, but omit if making the dish gluten-free. Bake covered for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing the cover for the last 10 minutes. (You can speed up the cooking time by pre-microwaving for 10 to 15 minutes before baking, or even par-boiling the potatoes.) The scalloped potatoes are done when the potatoes are tender. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced scallions and bread crumbs.
• All kids seem to love this dish (adults too). I keep this dish visually simple using only light colored ingredients, because kids seem to prefer it without green things (like the green parts of scallions), or black stuff (like ground pepper). However, you can jazz up the color if you like. In the episode, we topped this with bread crumbs - which you can do - but I keep the basic recipe gluten free.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
• Let sit for a minute.
• Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
• Season with salt and cayenne.
• Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
• Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
• Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
• Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
• Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
• Top with some paprika for color.
• Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

SCOTT'S SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart casserole combine butter and onion and microwave at high for approx 2-3 minutes or until butter melts and onion is slightly tender
• Blend in flour, salt and pepper
• Blend in milk and microwave uncovered for approx 5 - 7 minutes or until thickened (stir twice during this step)
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise then crosswise into thin slices. Add as many slices to the thickened sauce until you get the consistency you want. I like there to be some sauce so don't always use all of the potatoes. Experience will help you decide in the future
• Cover and microwave at high for at least 15-20 minutes (Stirring twice) until the potatoes are as tender as you want. Let stand covered for 5 minutes
• AU GRATIN
• Follow the recipe above, stir in at least 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the thickened sauce until melted (taste and add more if you want it cheesy er) then add potatoes and follow the rest of the recipe

HOME STYLE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until blended.
• Gradually add milk and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
• Place half of potatoes in a greased 3 quart baking dish.
• Pour half of sauce over potatoes; repeat layers.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned.
• Serve immediately; makes 8 servings.
• Source: high school home economics book.