Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Easy Scalloped Potatoes



This yummy scalloped potato recipe with it's wholesome ingredients is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth if vegetarian is desired)
- 3/4 Cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 6 medium baking potatoes, sliced.
-  Garlic or Garlic powder- 4 cloves mashed with mortar and pestle, or run through food processor, OR 1/2 teaspoon of powder.
- 1/2 small onion or onion powder (mashed or blended in food processor with garlic, OR 1/2 teaspoon powder)
- 2 Cups grated Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese, your favorite block cheese, or even the pre-grated variety if you are in a rush.
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste.
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature.
Directions:
 Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a 9 x 11 casserole/Pyrex dish with cooking spray.  Layer 1/2 of the fresh sliced potatoes in bottom of cooking dish (feel free to overlap).  Mix cream, milk, broth, and spices in medium sized bowl.  Pour half the cream mixture over potatoes.  Sprinkle with 1 Cup grated sharp cheddar cheese.  Repeat the process with remainder of potatoes and then mixture.  Top with freshly ground pepper and a sprinkle of paprika.  Bake at 350 for 35 minutes (covered), and then bake additional 30 minutes (uncovered).  Remove from oven, let sit 5 minutes, and enjoy!

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