Cider Scalloped Potatoes

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Detroit Free Press- Susan Selasky

Serves 12 people

Categories: Vegetables- Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk until blended. Stir in the cider, chicken broth, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
  4. Arrange half of the potato slices in a shallow casserole dish or 11 x7-inch dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture. Arrange remaining potato slices on top. Pour the cider mixture over the potatoes and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and press the potatoes with spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture and bake an additional 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving. Cut into individual stacks or use a biscuit cutter to cut into circles.

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