Escalloped Potatoes
3-4 peeled or unpeeled potatoes
1 yam or sweet potato, optional
1 large onion,or leek, sliced or chopped
4 tablespoons oil or butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup grated cheese, optional of course
Sweet Hungarian Paprika, or Zip, for garnish
Slice potatoes and onions. Arrange in 2-3 quart glass or ceramic
casserole. In batter bowl combine butter, flour, salt, mustard, and
pepper. Microwave on high 30 seconds. Whisk in milk. Microwave on high 2
minutes. Whisk. Microwave 2-4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Add grated cheese. Pour sauce over potatoes, lifting them so that the
sauce runs to the bottom as well. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with
Stretch-Tite piercing it in several places for steam vents. Microwave on
high 5 minutes, then on half-power 30 minutes, until potatoes are
tender. Sprinkle with more grated cheese, if desired, and pass under a
hot broiler just before serving.
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