scallopedPotatoes.md

Scalloped Potatoes

Derived from https://www.spendwithpennies.com/scalloped-potatoes-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 large onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds white potatoes sliced about ⅛" thick
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Make sauce
   1. melt butter, onion and garlic over medium low heat. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
   2. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
   3. Reduce heat to low. Combine milk and broth. Add a small amount at a time whisking to thicken. The mixture will become very thick, continue adding a little bit of liquid at a time whisking until smooth.
   4. Once all of the liquid has been added, bring to a boil over medium heat while continuing to whisk.
   5. Stir in salt and pepper and let boil 1 minute.
3. Assemble
   1. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish.
   2. Place ⅓ of the potatoes in the bottom and season with salt and pepper.
   3. Pour ⅓ of the cream sauce sauce over top.
   4. Repeat layers ending with cream sauce.
4. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
5. Uncover and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are tender.
6. Broil for 3-4 minutes to obtain a golden top.
7. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.