Maine Scalloped Potatoes

[tcmgpt13]

Here is a recipe which is easy and delicious from the Grass Roots Cookbook. This cookbook was compiled by Jean Anderson from many local cooks all over the US. The particular recipe here originated with a Mrs. William E. Schrumpf (known as "Brownie") from Prescott, Maine. According to this contributor, these potatoes become nice and creamy because they are cooked at a very low temperature. If the temperature is too high the milk will curdle:

6 large all purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced very thin
2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced--separate into rings
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste, I add more)
4 tablespoons flour (I now use gluten free flour and add a bit more)
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups milk (this is approximate)

Layer half the potatoes into a well buttered 9x9x2 inch baking dish, cover with half the onion rings, sprinkle with half the salt, pepper and flour, then dot with half the butter. Make another layer exactly the same, ending with the flour and butter. Pour in the milk just until it is visible in the potatoes, it is not supposed to cover them.

Bake in a slow oven (300 degrees) for about 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until potatoes are nicely browned on top.

Note from me:

You can easily add in some minced garlic to the layers along with the other ingredients. It is easy to layer in some cheese too, though I would add the top cheese a bit into the baking so it won't brown or toughen excessively. Also many folks like to add cubed meat to make this a meal. Varying spices and adding in some chopped green peppers can change this dish as well.

I make mine in a deeper glass quiche dish so that it will not bubble over as easily. Another thing I do now that I am sick is always put a cookie tray with some aluminum foil on it under whatever baking dish I am using (at least the ones which can bubble over). That way I can save myself a lot of cleanup. It also reduces the number of times I turn on the oven to self clean, saving money.

[jonsi]

This sounds delicious & I have all the ingredients!

For a New Mexico twist I'm going to add some roasted green chile.

Thanks, tcm!

Itwl,
~jonsi

[Morgan]

tcm, I could just kiss you for posting the scalloped potato recipe.
I'm currently house bound and most EVERYONE has those ingredients on hand.
Those are the best type of recipes, easy to prepare and ingredients which are readily available in most homes. Was craving them taters!!!

Here is another recipe:

"Hot Chicken Salad"

2 cups Chicken, cooked, diced.
2 cups celery diced.
1/2 cup sliced almonds.
2 Tablespoons onions grated.
2 Tablespoons lemon juice.
3/4 cup mayonaise (I prefer Miracle Whip).
1 cup mild cheddar cheese grated.
1 cup potato chips crushed.

Mix together all ingredients except potato chips. pour into greased one half to two quart casserole dish. Top with potato chips.
Bake at 375 degrees for twenty minutes.


Morgan