Easy Skillet Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin ala ~DKBB~

Easy Skillet Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin ala ~DKBB~

(original recipes from www.thereciperebel.com)

2 Tbsp. butter

½ medium onion, diced
1 tsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
½ c. heavy cream
½ c. milk
1 c. + ½ c. shredded cheese (your preference – I use smoked gouda or gruyere)
2 tsp. chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 lb. potatoes, sliced

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Peel and slice the potatoes; if you want, you can brine the potato slices, but be sure to drain them well and pat dry before cooking them.
• In a medium cast iron or oven-safe skillet (10 to 12 inches), melt the butter; add onion and cook until softened (2-4 minutes); add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in flour until smooth and combined; add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk and cook, stirring often until the sauce thickens considerably.
• Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and the chives until smooth; salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the sliced potatoes and coat them all well; place a lid on the skillet and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid from skillet, sprinkle remaining ½ c. shredded cheese over the top of the potatoes, and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the potatoes are tender.

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Corn, and Bacon ala ~DKBB~

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Corn, and Bacon ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from Git More Pit Boss)

1½ cups cooked bacon, chopped

2 Tbsp. butter, separated into two 1 Tbsp. pieces

1½ cups cooked ham, cubed

4 to 5 large potatoes

Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

1 cup whole kernel corn (if using frozen, thawed)

1 to 2 cups milk

• Turn your pellet grill (we have a Traeger) to smoke mode; let the fire catch and then set at 350° F to preheat.
• Smear 1 Tbsp. softened butter all over the bottom of a baking dish (I use an enamel roasting pan).
• Peel and slice potatoes as uniformly as possible; place enough potatoes in the pan to cover the bottom; add some of the bacon, ham, and corn on top of the potatoes, repeating this pattern until you have created three layers, used up all the bacon, ham, and corn, and finished with a layer of potatoes.
• Add 1 Tbsp. of butter, cut into small pieces, to top layer of potatoes; add 1 cup of milk and if you feel that is not enough, add more (but be careful as you can wind up with a it of a “soup” issue if you add too much).
• Add salt and pepper as you see fit.
• Place on grill for 1 hour, or until potatoes are cooked through.