SCALLOPED POTATOES, SAUSAGE AND
CABBAGE
 
Can be assembled the night before, kept covered in refrigerator and baked the next day.

4 medium potatoes, sliced thin
1 medium onion, sliced thin
2 cups shredded cabbage
8 oz. Polish sausage, sliced thin
garlic and onion powder (optional)

WHITE SAUCE:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup water or low sodium broth

In a medium saucepan melt butter, stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.

Tip: Use a fine mesh sieve to sift a dusting of flour over butter stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

When making a gravy, it's easiest to avoid clumping if you use a sieve. Another way to avoid lumps in gravy is to use Wondra flour. Clumps are formed when the flour doesn't mix in before the outside of a clump absorbs as much liquid as it can before the center does. You can break up the clumps with a fork or blender.

Gradually add milk and water (or broth), whisking until thickened. Set aside.

In buttered casserole dish, layer potatoes, 1/2 onion, 1/2 cabbage, 1/2 sausage and 1/3 sauce. Repeat layers.

Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle lightly with garlic and onion powder.

Cover and bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until tender.

 

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