🥔 Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com! Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of comfort food with a recipe that will surely become a staple in your kitchen – the mouthwatering Escalloped Potatoes! 🥔
🕒 Preparation Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cooking Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
Instructions:
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🍲 Prepare the Cheesy Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over moderate heat.
- Gradually blend in 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring to create a smooth mixture.
- Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk, continuing to stir to avoid lumps.
- Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Allow the sauce to cook until it becomes smooth and starts to boil.
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🧀 Add the Cheese Magic:
- Reduce the heat and introduce the star ingredient – 1 cup of glorious Velveeta cheese.
- Stir the cheese into the sauce until it’s perfectly blended, creating a velvety, cheesy masterpiece.
- Now, for an extra kick, toss in the green pepper/pimento mixture, stirring to incorporate all those flavors.
- Once everything is beautifully combined, remove the sauce from heat.
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🥔 Layering the Potato Paradise:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a baking dish, setting the stage for the layers of pure potato bliss.
- Begin the potato layering extravaganza, alternating between slices of those hearty potatoes and generous ladles of the cheese sauce.
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🌈 Bake to Perfection:
- Pop your creation into the preheated oven and let the magic happen.
- Allow the Escalloped Potatoes to dance in the heat for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the potatoes reach that perfect tenderness.
- If you’re feeling particularly artistic, give those potatoes a gentle turn with a spoon during the baking process, ensuring an even, golden finish.
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🍽️ Serving and Savoring:
- Once your kitchen is filled with the irresistible aroma of cheesy potatoes, it’s time to take them out of the oven.
- Serve up generous portions of this comforting dish, making sure to capture both the creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked potatoes in each scoop.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of love and perhaps a dash of fresh herbs for that extra touch of elegance.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 165.1
- Fat Content: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 17.9mg
- Sodium Content: 358mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 4.1g
🌟 Recipe Ratings:
- Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
- Review Count: 3
🍴 Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Escalloped Potatoes – a harmonious blend of creamy cheese, perfectly cooked potatoes, and a touch of culinary magic! Enjoy the delicious journey into comfort food paradise! 🍴
