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November 29, 2010

Sinfully Easy Scalloped Potatoes

I have always loved scalloped potatoes. I mean what's not to like? Potatoes, cheese? It's the perfect comfort food! I always had this impression that they would be hard to make. It's another one of those things I just assumed was difficult and well you know what they say about assuming....

Lately I've grown tired of mashed potatoes because Jamison eats way too many of them so I thought I'd play around with this mixture and see what I came up with. The result? The result is a creamy, savory bite of fabulousness! Even Jamison liked these and that's saying something!

This dish is simple, quick and makes a really great side dish that is just perfect for a holiday or even a weeknight dinner. Try it and see!

What You'll Need:
Extra virgin olive oil
Russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
Sea salt
Black pepper
Cheddar, shredded
Half and half or heavy cream

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Brush a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Add a layer of potatoes to the bottom of the dish:

Next sprinkle with sea salt and finely ground black pepper:

Top with a layer of cheese:

Repeat this process until you reach the top of your baking dish and top with a thick layer of cheddar.

Next pour half and half or heavy cream over the entire mixture until 1/4th of the dish is filled with the liquid. Makes sure you spread it out all over the top as you pour.

Place on a baking sheet to prevent spills and bake for 35-45 minutes until fork tender:

Let sit for 5-10 minutes and then serve.

Notes: You can use a mix of different cheeses if you like. Monterrey Jack, Gruyere, Parmesan, Gouda, etc. I like to bake this in individual serving dishes sometimes.

Posted by Dianne at November 29, 2010 10:22 AM

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