Scalloped Potatoes
This is the essential scalloped potato recipe - no herbs other than a garnish, no cheese or heavy sauce. Just the pure flavor of potatoes, enhanced by a bit of onion, milk and butter.
Yield 2 servings
Ingredients
1 large russet potato (14-16 ounces)
1/4 large onion
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
Salt and pepper +
Paprika for sprinkling on top (optional) +
Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
| 1 | Preheat oven to 400°. Oil a 1-quart baking dish. |
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| 2 | Slice potatoes crosswise 1/4 inch thick (a mandolin works great for this.) Slice onion very thinly. |
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| 3 | Heat milk and butter together until butter melts. |
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| 4 | Lay half the potatoes in the casserole, overlapping. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then top with half the onions. |
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| 5 | Place the flour in a tea strainer and tap over the top of the onions, covering the entire surface. |
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| 6 | Add remaining potatoes, then top with remaining onions. Pour milk and butter over all, then season again with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with a bit of paprika, if desired. |
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| 7 | Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 20-30 minutes longer, until bubbly, tender, and well-browned. |
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| 8 | Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. |
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