scalloped potatoes

prep time

• 25 minutes

cook time

• 1 hour 20 minutes

resting time

• 15 minutes

yield

• 6 servings

ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds white potatoes, sliced about 1/8" thick
• salt and pepper to taste

sauce

1. preheat oven to 350˚f.
2. to make the sauce, melt butter, onion, and garlic over medium-low heat. cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. reduce heat to low. combine milk and broth. add a small amount at a time, whisking to thicken. the mixture will become very thick, continue adding a little bit of liquid at a time, whisking until smooth.
4. once all of the liquid has been added, bring to a boil over medium heat while continuing to whisk. stir in salt and pepper and let boil for 1 minute.

assembly

5. grease a 9"x13" baking dish. place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom and season with salt and pepper. pour 1/3 of the cream sauce over the top.
6. repeat layers ending with cream sauce. cover and bake for 45 minutes.
7. uncover and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are tender. broil for 3-4 minutes to obtain a golden top.
8. allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

nutrition information

• calories: 286
• carbohydrates: 39g
• protein: 9g
• fat: 11g
• saturated fat: 7g
• cholesterol: 30mg
• sodium: 484mg
• potassium: 1122mg
• fiber: 6g
• sugar: 5g
• vitamin a: 465iu
• vitamin c: 30.8mg
• calcium: 179mg
• iron: 7.7mg

source

• spendwithpennies.com