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Scalloped Potatoes: Discover Trinidadian Flavor Today!

A delicious Trinidadian version of scalloped potatoes, featuring layers of creamy potatoes, onions, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme. Whisk until well mixed.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle half of the chopped onion and minced garlic over the potatoes.
  6. Pour half of the cream mixture over the layer.
  7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
  8. Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, onions, garlic, cream mixture, and cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
  11. Let the dish cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  • To add a bit of spice, consider incorporating diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper into the cream mixture.

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