Scalloped potatoes

Scalloped potatoes got its name from the Old English word “collop” which means “to slice thinly”.  In this simple dish the sliced potatoes are baked in milk, topped with butter and browned.

Preparation Time: 10 Mins

Cooking Time: 45 Mins

Total Time: 44 Mins

Ingredients

For 4 servings…

910 gms          Potatoes  - peeled and sliced thinly        

                     Pepper      

                     Salt          

10 cl               Milk         

60 gms            Butter       

Method

Butter a shallow fireproof dish and fill it neatly with the potato slices and sprinkle over a little pepper and salt.  Pour in the milk so that the potatoes are not quite covered.  Dot with plenty of butter, cover with foil and place in moderate oven, 180° C, for 35 minutes.  Remove the foil and brown the potatoes on top for a further 10 minutes.  Alternatively place them briefly under a hot grill.