Potatoes and cheese are one of the all-time favorite combinations for savory food lovers. Of the many possible recipes that contain potatoes and cheese this classic cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe will always get the attention of foodies out there.
Ingredients:
• 1 kg potatoes (thinly sliced)
• 1 liter milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup flour
• 40 grams butter
• Fresh chives (chopped)
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Onions (sliced)
Instructions:
For the sauce:
Set pan over medium heat.
Melt butter.
Add the flour and mix well.
Pour milk and stir until it thickens.
Sprinkle nutmeg, ground pepper, and salt to taste.
Stir well.
Turn off the heat.
Pour a generous layer of the sauce on a casserole dish.
Place a layer of potatoes.
Followed by a layer of onions.
Repeat 3 times ending by a layer of potatoes.
Top it off with shredded cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle some chives for extra flavor.
Cover with foil paper.
Set the barbecue griller to roasting mode at 200.
Cook for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil
Let it cook for another 5 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve.
Tips and ideas:
You can add extra cheddar cheese in cooking your sauce to make it extra cheesy.
Chives are optional. You can still do this recipe without chives as toppings.
You can use an oven instead of a barbecue griller.
Images – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_X08IejW40