Escalloped Potatoes

Name: Escalloped Potatoes
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, cleaned and peeled; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, cleaned and peeled
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

1

Cut potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices; place in a bowl of lightly salted water. Set aside.
2

Fill a medium Dutch oven one-fourth full of water; bring to a boil. Drain potatoes; add to boiling water. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes or until tender; drain well and set aside.
3

Melt 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add salt and pepper; stir well.
4

Alternate layers of white sauce, potatoes, cheese, and parsley in a greased shallow 2 1/2- quart casserole, beginning and ending with sauce. Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.