Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with these spicy scalloped potatoes. Delicate Yukon Gold potatoes are layered with creamy cheese, aromatic fennel, and a hint of heat. The shallots add a subtle sweetness that balances the spicy kick. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
Sauté Fennel: In a large skillet over medium, cook shallots and fennel in butter and oil for 2 mins. Season with balsamic salt and pepper.
Steam: Add sake and bay leaf; cover and cook on medium-low for 20 mins to soften.
Simmer Potatoes: Meanwhile, simmer potatoes, milk, cream, bay leaf, and seasonings in a pot for 10 mins (lid slightly askew). Season with garlic salt/pepper.
Caramelize: Uncover fennel, increase heat to medium-high, and cook 10 mins until browned. Deglaze with 1 Tbsp water, scraping up the bits.
Layer: In a 13x9 dish, layer 1/3 potatoes (seasoned), 1/3 cheese, and 1/2 fennel. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining potatoes and cheese, then pour over the cream mixture.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake 35 mins. Remove foil and bake 30 mins more until golden and bubbly.
High Peaks Scalloped Potatoes
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with these spicy scalloped potatoes. Delicate Yukon Gold potatoes are layered with creamy cheese, aromatic fennel, and a hint of heat. The shallots add a subtle sweetness that balances the spicy kick. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
Yes, chef, with the Old Town Spice Shop Habanero Sugar, it’s ridiculously easy to jazz up oatmeal, toast, or whipped cream; simply add a generous shake. While those are my daily go-tos, I also love to toss in a generous spoonful when baking chocolate brownies or whipping up a mousse. If only I could get this yumma flavored sugar in 5lb.bags, I’d have a pantry shelf ready for anything!