On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:23:59 -0700, "Dale P" > wrote:

>"sandi" > wrote in message
...
>> Becca > wrote in
>> :
>>>
>>>
>>> My mother would slice her potatoes, put them in the pan, dot
>>> them with butter, add milk and a tablespoon or two of flour,
>>> season them, cover and bake. They always come out perfect.
>>>
>>> Becca
>>>
>>
>> Mom did the same but added a bit of onion and at the end topped
>> with cheddar cheese.
>
>
>I tried it that way some years ago, and the milk curdled. It tasted okay,
>but was not attractive. I have gone back to cooking the sauce prior to
>putting in the oven.
>

I dunno what happened. Try whole milk and lower heat next time.

>Either way, it sure is nice to think about mom's recipes and reminisce.

Sure is!


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