I am making scalloped potatoes from scratch. How can I jazz it up a little?

Question

I have the tradionional recipie from the better homes and gardens cook book that I use a referrence. I always cover the top of the dish with shreaded cheese about 10 - 15 minutes before it is done so it has a cheese crust and I add cheese to the sauce. What would be some tasty things to add into it?

Examples - I am adding pieces of cooked ham...should I add something else like a herb or spice?

I usually use velveeta for the sauce since it melts so easily and is not so strong.

Answer 1

I would add some chopped green onions. The color and the light onion-y flavor will be great!

Bacon would be good too (instead of the ham...) Bacon's ALWAYS a good idea!!

Answer 2

Try switching the cheese that you use on top. How about a pepper jack, dill Havarti, smoked Provolone, parmesan or mozerella. Just don't use a strong flavored cheese in the sauce too. I've made that mistake. It's just too much- stick with cheddar for the sauce.

Answer 3

Use EXTRA Sharp Cheddar AND Montery Jack Cheese. Chop up a Ham Steak add to .... don't forget the onion and parsley!!

Answer 4

Scalloped Potatoes Parma

4 each potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup evaporated milk

Spray a large casserole with cooking spray. Arrange a single layer of potatoes in the bottom. Season lightly with parmesan, salt, and pepper. Continue to layer and season potatoes. Pour evaporated milk over all. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until tender and golden. Serve hot.



Scalloped Potatoes with Jalapeno Chiles

1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped, divided
12 potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Ground nutmeg to taste
3 cups skim milk, divided
4 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup jalapeño chile, finely chopped

Per portion:
Heat 1 teaspoon butter in 6-inch skillet. Add 1 tablespoon onion; saute. Add 1 sliced potato with salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir gently. Smooth layer of potatoes; add 1/4 cup milk. Simmer 1 minute. Sprinkle with 1 ounce Parmesan cheese. Pour 2 tablespoons cream over top and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon jalapeño. Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Answer 5

Dried Red Pepper flakes are great with scalloped potatoes.

Answer 6

A little parsley, maybe a dash of sour cream too

Answer 7

cayenne pepper would give it a little zing. actually, cumin or coriandor would make it smoky without any heat.

Answer 8

Add a little saffron. Delicious.

Answer 9

use some cilantro, garlic, parsley and other herbs

Answer 10

to jazz it up, have your husband J.izz it up...my wife calls it the j.izz jazz in the potatozzzz