Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Scalloped Potatoes (Shiloh)

Scalloped Potatoes
(from "Better Homes and Garden New Cookbook," c. 1989, pg. 403)
¼ c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. Margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 ¼ c. milk
3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (3 cups)

For sauce, cook onion in margarine till tender.   Stir in flour, ½ tsp.
salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper.  Add milk all at once.  Cook and stir till
thickened and bubbly.  Remove from heat.  Place *half*  the sliced potatoes
in a greased 1-quart casserole.  Cover with *half *the sauce.  Repeat
layers.
Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.  Uncover; bake 30
minutes more or till potatoes are tender.  Let stand for 5 minutes.  Serves
4.

*Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:*  Prepare as above, *except* reduce salt to ¼
tsp.  Stir ¾ cup shredded *American cheese* into thickened sauce till
melted.  If desired, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded American cheese over top before
serving.

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