Abiquiu Jalapeno Scallop Potatoes

Yield: 6 to 8 portions

Ingredients

• 6 medium Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/16 inch thick
• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• Jalapeno peppers, roasted, peeled and finely julienned to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cream

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
2. Lay potatoes into the pan, creating layers. Lightly season each layer with salt and pepper. After third layer, sprinkle on cheese and arrange peppers on top. Continue to layer potatoes until they are all used.
3. Pour milk and cream over the potatoes. Lightly season again with salt and pepper.
4. Bake casserole in preheated oven for 2 hours covered, and then for 20 minutes uncovered. The top of the casserole should be golden brown when done.
5. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Idaho Potato Commission
Recipe courtesy of Chef de Cuisine - Thom Fox, Abiquiu, Los Angeles, CA.