Scalloped Golden Potatoes With Rosemary And Thyme

Scalloped Golden Potatoes With Rosemary And Thyme
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Ditch the boxed scalloped potatoes this holiday season and make them from scratch. The results will be worth the effort.This recipe originally appeared in The Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
25
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Total time: 1.4 hours
Ingredients
  • 3 cup milk
  • 1 carton (7.5 ounces) creme fraiche or 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 pound (about 8 medium) golden potatoes, peeled if desired
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack or gouda cheese
  • paprika
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Generously butter or spray a 13-by-9-inch ovenproof baking dish.
  3. Mix milk, creme fraiche, salt, allspice, garlic and herb sprigs in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  4. Very thinly slice the potatoes on a mandoline or with a sharp slicing knife.
  5. Drop the slices into the milk mixture as soon as they are cut.
  6. Set the pan over medium heat; bring gently to a simmer.
  7. Cook at a slow simmer, stirring often, until the potato slices yield to the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes.
  8. Remove and discard the herb sprigs.
  9. Spoon the potatoes and milk mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  10. Pat down the potatoes into an even layer.
  11. Top with the cheese; sprinkle with paprika. (Recipe can be made ahead up to this point and left to stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours, covered with foil.)
  12. Bake potatoes, uncovered, until top is golden and a knife goes in easily, 35-45 minutes.
  13. Let cool a few minutes before serving.
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