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August 2, 2011
Potato Scallop Surprise
Comforting Potatoes
Prep time:
34 minutesbaking time:
30 minutes“Grandma said this was one potato dish that was great for the family and pretty enough for company.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 6 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
Directions
1
Peel and slice the potatoes. Place in enough salted water to cover in a large saucepan. Cook just until tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
2
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
3
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Add the milk gradually, stirring continually. Cook, stirring continually, until sauce is thickened, about 3 1/2 minutes.
4
Add mayonnaise, seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and mix well.
5
Layer potatoes, celery, onion, pimiento and sauce one-half at a time in prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
As Grandma used to say, "A one-dish meal does all your work for you." To turn this potato scallop into a one-dish meal, Grandma added 1 to 2 cups of chopped ham when layering the potatoes with the remaining ingredients, then she baked the dish as the recipe directed.
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