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Alright, let’s talk about makin’ them scalloped potatoes in that there crock pot, no cheese needed. Ya know, the kind that sticks to your ribs and fills ya right up. I ain’t no fancy cook, but I know how to make good food, the kind that makes ya wanna slap ya mama, but in a good way, ya hear?
First off, ya gotta get them potatoes. I like the regular kind, ya know, the white ones. Don’t go gettin’ all fancy with them red ones or them purple ones. Just good ol’ potatoes. Wash ’em good, real good, ’cause ya never know where they been. Then, ya gotta slice ’em. Not too thick, not too thin. About as thick as a quarter, maybe a little thicker. That’s what my grandma used to say, bless her heart.
Now, some folks, they like to boil ’em first, make ’em a little soft. But me? I ain’t got time for that. I just throw ’em right in the crock pot. Layer ’em up, like you’re buildin’ a little potato house. And don’t forget the onions! Slice ‘em up too, not as thick as the potatoes, though. Just a little thinner, so they cook up nice and soft.
- Potatoes, sliced
- Onions, sliced
- Milk, enough to cover the potatoes
- Flour, a couple spoonfuls
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, a good chunk
That’s all ya need. See? Simple. No fancy stuff, just good eatin’ ingredients.
So, after you got them potatoes and onions layered up, ya gotta make the sauce. Now, this ain’t no fancy sauce, mind ya. It’s just milk, flour, salt, and pepper. That’s it. Take a big ol’ bowl, pour in some milk. How much? Well, enough to cover them potatoes when ya pour it in the pot. Then, ya sprinkle in some flour. Not too much, just enough to thicken it up a bit. A couple spoonfuls, maybe three. Then, salt and pepper. Don’t be shy with the pepper, ya hear? Gives it a little kick. Whisk it all up good, make sure there ain’t no lumps. Lumpy sauce ain’t no good.
Pour that sauce all over them potatoes and onions. Make sure it gets everywhere, down in all the cracks and crevices. Then, ya take a good chunk of butter, and plop it right on top. That butter melts down and makes it all rich and creamy. Oh, and don’t forget a little bit of garlic powder, if you like. Gives it a nice zing! Just a sprinkle, ya don’t want to overdo it.
Now, put the lid on that crock pot and turn it on low. And then, ya wait. That’s the hardest part, ya know? Waitin’. But good things come to those who wait, my mama always said. Let it cook for a good long while, six hours, maybe eight. You’ll know it’s done when them potatoes are soft and tender, and the sauce is all bubbly and thick.
And that’s it. Scalloped potatoes, no cheese, just good ol’ fashioned comfort food. Serve ’em up hot, maybe with some ham or some meatloaf. Fills ya right up, keeps ya goin’ all day long. And the best part? It don’t cost ya an arm and a leg. Just good, simple food, made with love. And remember, don’t go openin’ that lid too much while it’s cookin’! Let the heat do its job.
Now, some folks might say, “But where’s the cheese?” Well, I say, ya don’t need no cheese. These potatoes are good just the way they are. Cheesy potatoes are fine, I guess, but sometimes, ya just want somethin’ simple, somethin’ that tastes like home. And that’s what these here potatoes are all about. Comfort food, the kind that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside.
And let me tell you a secret, if you want them potatoes to have a little bit of a crispy top, you can turn the crock pot up to high for the last hour. Or, if you’re really ambitious, you can scoop ’em out into a casserole dish and put ’em under the broiler for a few minutes. But me? I usually just eat ’em straight out of the crock pot. Less dishes to wash, ya know?
So, there ya have it. My recipe for scalloped potatoes, no cheese, crock pot style. Give it a try, and let me know what ya think. I bet ya love ’em. And if ya don’t, well, more for me!
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