kilikini wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> kilikini wrote:
>>> What is the best tried and true recipe you've got?
>>>
>>> This is how I always do mine:
>>>
>>> Slice potatoes thinly in layers with LOTS of cheese, make a roux,
>>> add
>>> a little more cheese, white pepper, nutmeg, salt and then pour it
>>> over the potato mixture.
>>>
>>> Anyone have better ideas?
>>>
>>> kili
>>
>> I melt the grated cheese into the white sauce "roux" then pour it
>> over the potato mixture in a lightly buttered casserole dish. I've
>> never used nutmeg in this. Salt & pepper, yes. Sprinkle some
>> breadcrumbs (gasp) on top with the extra grated cheese and for
>> colour add a sprinkling of ground paprika. Pop it in the oven and
>> bake at about 325F for 40-45 minutes.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>>
>
> You pretty much do what I do, but without nutmeg. Oh, do you cook
> them covered or uncovered, Jill?
>
> kili

Uncovered. You (well, I) want the top to be nicely browned.

Jill