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Bajan Style Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Style Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes reflect the island's love for rich, comforting dishes. Often served at family gatherings and festive occasions, this dish highlights the use of local ingredients like fresh potatoes and cheese. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to the classic recipe.

BajanBBside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 large potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
half a pod garlic
2 tablespoons flour
2 cans evaporated milk
seasoned salt
black pepper
salt
ketchup
mustard
2 packs extra sharp cheddar cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

1

Peel the potatoes and wash them.

2

Slice the potatoes as thin as possible and place them in a bowl of water to prevent browning.

3

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.

4

Add half a pod of sliced garlic and a small onion to the melted butter and sauté until the onions change color.

5

Grate 2 packs of extra sharp cheddar cheese, setting some aside for topping later.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the sautéed onion and garlic, stirring well.

7

Pour in 2 cans of evaporated milk, stirring to combine.

8

Add seasoned salt, black pepper, and a little salt to taste.

9

Add a small amount of ketchup and mustard for flavor.

10

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until it thickens.

11

Once thickened, stir in the grated cheese until melted and well combined.

12

Grease the baking dish with olive oil spray.

13

Drain the water from the sliced potatoes and layer them in the greased baking dish.

14

Pour the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes, ensuring they are well covered.

15

Top with reserved cheese and bake in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

panbowlgraterbaking dish

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Scalloped PotatoesCheesy Potatoes

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