Potatoes Delmonico (Casserole)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (not freshly ground)
- 8 medium potatoes
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for breadcrumbs
- To make the white sauce, begin by melting butter in a double boiler.
- Blend in flour and seasonings.
- Add milk gradually, bring to a boil (stirring) and maintain a mild boil for two minutes.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside in a warm place when finished.
- To prepare the potatoes, boil or bake the potatoes, not too soft!
- Cool boiled potatoes in cold water; drain, refrigerate until cool; peel and slice.
- To assemble and complete the dish, spray a Pyrex 8"x12" casserole dish with Pam Spray (or grease lightly with shortening).
- Pour a little white sauce in the bottom of the pan.
- Layer one half of the potatoes on top of the white sauce.
- Pour and spread just slightly less than half the remaining sauce over that layer.
- Sprinkle on half of shredded cheese.
- Add a second layer of potatoes.
- Spread the remaining white sauce and cheese, just as before.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs, with the melted butter mixed in, over the top of the white sauce and cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree fahrenheit oven until the top becomes golden brown. (About 45 minutes - watch this closely!).
- Serve hot.
butter, allpurpose, milk, salt, white pepper, potatoes, cheddar cheese, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, butter
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potatoes-delmonico-casserole-166874 (may not work)