Creamy Gravy Scalloped Potatoes

December 6th, 2019

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And so it begins.  I have to admit that I got a head start on the holidays by putting up the tree and decorating right before Thanksgiving. Since we have to put everything away by December 29th to make the trek to Florida, it seemed like the right thing to do to get the most joy out of the season.  This Scalloped Potato Recipe is another reason for joy.  It is easy to assemble and a perfect dish to make ahead of time and reheat.  Because it is just the two of us before the holidays get underway, I halved the recipe for this photo-op.  But as a full recipe, it would go so well with Christmas celebrations with friends to accompany most anything from Roasted Rib Eye, Crown Roast of Pork, Baked Ham or Leg of Lamb.

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The combination of Gruyere Cheese and a thick white sauce make the potatoes luscious.

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There will be more Christmas recipes in the next few weeks.  We wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Christmas 2019

CREAMY GRAVY SCALLOPED POTATOES

  • 3 pounds Potatoes , peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Butter , plus extra for buttering baking dish
  • 3 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or Beef or Vegetable Stock
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt , or to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper , to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheese , divided
  • Optional – chopped Italian Parsley for garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter an 9”x13” baking dish. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and then add the garlic. Cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for about 20 seconds. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock until well combined. Whisk in the milk and then season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring regularly until it comes to a gentle boil and slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish, making sure to separate slices. Top with half of the gravy. Layer about 1/2 of the cheese over the potatoes.
  5. Top with the remaining potatoes (making sure to separate slices). Top with remaining gravy and cheese.
  6. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, the remove foil and bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until top is golden and potatoes are cooked through. If desired, top with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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6 responses to “Creamy Gravy Scalloped Potatoes”

  1. Jane says:

    I’ve tried making this dish and it always comes out too watery. I’m looking forward to trying your version and I love your choice of Gruyere cheese.

    Great picture of you and David with your grands. You two never seem to change! We are looking forward to getting down in the spring–its been too long.

    Enjoy the holidays and have a lovely time in Florida!

    Jane ????

    • Penny says:

      Thanks Jane, Merry Christmas to you and your growing family. Grandkids make the holiday special. Looking forward to seeing you in the Spring.

  2. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says:

    This sounds so good! I love the addition of Gruyere cheese. See you tomorrow!

  3. Michael says:

    Love the Christmas card!

    • Penny says:

      Since you took the picture, it had to be good. Thanks for checking on my comments since some people are having a problem commenting. Love, Mom

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