Scalloped Potatoes For A Crowd Recipes

SCALLOPED POTATOES FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 8-quart capacity baking pans (for 100 servings you'll need 3 pans - adjust accordingly if you change the serving size). Heat the milk in a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat. Do not let it boil. Add the butter, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and keep warm Peel and slice the potatoes 1/4-inch thick (a mandoline works well for this task). Place some of the cream sauce mixture in the bottom of each baking pan. Top with a layer of potatoes. Lightly salt the potatoes then repeat the layering. Place the baking pans in the oven and bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours or until the potatoes are tender. If the potatoes start to brown too much, cover lightly with foil. Serve warm.

PARTY POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly; set aside. , Combine the potatoes, onions, cheese, remaining salt and pepper. Place a third of the mixture in a greased 5-qt. baking dish; top with a third of the sauce. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 2-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

MAKE-AHEAD SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer potatoes and onions. Combine the flour, soup and milk until blended; pour over each baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; cool for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

POTATOES FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• In several large bowls, combine all ingredients. Transfer to 10 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

SCALLOPED HAM & POTATOES FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325. In 2 large bowls, combine soups and milk. Add potatoes and ham;toss to coat. Dived among four greased 13x9 inch baking dishes.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 325 for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.