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August 2, 2011
Scalloped Red Potatoes
Comforting Potatoes
Prep time:
15 minutesbaking time:
55 minutes“Grandma took pride in making such classic dishes as scalloped potatoes.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 2 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt, black pepper and paprika
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- Fresh thyme, optional for garnish
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently scrub potatoes under running water with vegetable brush; rinse well. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices on waxed paper and sprinkle with flour, tossing to coat.
2
Grease a 9-inch round baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Layer one-third of potatoes in dish; sprinkle with salt, black pepper and paprika to taste. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Repeat layers two times.
3
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat just until hot. Do not boil.
4
Carefully pour hot milk over potatoes. Sprinkle potatoes with salt, black pepper and paprika. Cover with aluminum foil.
5
Bake potatoes for about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
When purchasing potatoes, Grandma reminded us that we should select only those that are firm, well-shaped for their type and blemish-free. She cautioned us to avoid potatoes that are wrinkled, sprouted or cracked.
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