"jmcquown" > wrote in message
. ..
> 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
>
> If you want something really different and insist on using nutmeg <G>
slice
> together sweet potatoes and white potatoes to make your au gratin. Nice
and
> festive! Bake uncovered to brown the top.
>
> Jill
>
>

Jill, that may do the trick because once I mentioned sweet potatoes, Allan
wants 'em. Maybe a mixture of both would work.

kili