Susans Easy Potato Scallop Recipes

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.

NEVER-FAIL SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted., Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray. Place half of the potatoes in dish; layer with 1/2 cup onion and half of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. , Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

SUSAN'S EASY POTATO SCALLOP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise in halves or quarters, then slice thinly. Use a food processor to make it really easy. Place in cold water for 10 minutes, drain thoroughly.
• 2. Arrange potatoes in oblong glass baking dish that holds them well, not too spread out. You want a couple of layers. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter.
• 3. Stir soup and milk together until well-blended. Pour evenly over potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes (or longer) until done to your liking, potatoes being soft and sauce thick and browned a little on top.
• 4. This can also be done in a crock pot. I prefer high power for 3-4 hours.