CREAMED POTATO CASSEROLES

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This classic potato dish makes enough for 24 hungry people. It's great with ham and other meats. Gsuests always remark on its rich, creamy sauce and buttery crumb topping. -Norma Harder Melfort, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 pounds medium potatoes (about 30)
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
5 cups half-and-half cream
8 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-in. slices; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt 2/3 cup butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup hot cream mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Spread 1 cup sauce into each of two 3-qt. baking dishes. Top with a third of the potato slices. Repeat layers twice. Spread with remaining sauce. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.