Great-Grandma Elara's Escalloped Potatoes With Saffron
A comforting classic, this recipe features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy saffron-infused sauce. It's a family favorite, perfect for a cozy meal.
3 lbs
Russet Potatoes-peeled and thinly sliced
4 tbsp
Butter
1/4 cup
All-Purpose Flour
3 cups
Milk
1/4 tsp
Saffron Threads
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A comforting classic, this recipe features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy saffron-infused sauce. It's a family favorite, perfect for a cozy meal.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt all Butter from the Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in all All-Purpose Flour from the Sauce group and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
- Gradually whisk in all Milk from the Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in all Saffron Threads from the Sauce group, Salt, and Pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in all Heavy Cream from the Sauce group.
- Layer half of the Potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat layers with remaining Potatoes and sauce.
- Sprinkle all Parmesan Cheese from the Topping group evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Ingredients
6
- Potatoes
- 3 lbs Russet Potatoes-peeled and thinly sliced
- Sauce
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Milk
- 1/4 tsp Saffron Threads
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- Topping
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Vegetable peeler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt all Butter from the Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in all All-Purpose Flour from the Sauce group and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
- Gradually whisk in all Milk from the Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in all Saffron Threads from the Sauce group, Salt, and Pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in all Heavy Cream from the Sauce group.
- Layer half of the Potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat layers with remaining Potatoes and sauce.
- Sprinkle all Parmesan Cheese from the Topping group evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
350
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