WHITE AND SWEET SCALLOPED POTATOES

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I found these in a fall Insider magazine when looking for Thanksgiving dinner ideas, and they were an instant hit. The white potatoes nicely balance the stronger flavour of the sweet potatoes.

Provided by MummaKat

Categories     Potato

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup 35% cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 white potatoes, peeled
2 sweet potatoes, peeled
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter then cook leeks over medium heat until softened, about 3 minute Increase heat to medium-high, add cream, broth and thyme, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid reduces to about 1 1/3 cups, about 5 minute Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Using a sharp knife or mandolin, thinly slice potatoes into rounds. In a 2-qt baking dish, starting with white potatoes as the base, alternately layer potatoes, switching directions for each layer. Pour sauce evenly over the potatoes and bake, covered with aluminum foil, 1 hour 30 minute Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 263.4, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.5

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