My “Aunt” Olive died recently and I wanted to do something extra special in her memory. Not just to donate money, that is easy but to give of myself to remember her. She was a very fine lady. My memories of her are so pleasant, she was always so lovely dressed and full of smiles, stories and warm hugs.
Every year we take a meal down to The Mustard Seed, which is our local shelter. I have done it to replace a gift when someone says “oh don’t send me something” I then give a gift to The Mustard Seed. I have done this for many years and have almost always done a minestrone soup. We all love that soup and it makes a huge pot.
This year I wanted to do something extra special. So Ken brined and smoked two chickens and I made two pans of the scallop potatoes. I also donated a huge bag of frozen corn. I sure hope some poor soul enjoyed a nice home cooked meal. In a rush for us to get out the door I forgot to include a card that I wanted to say in loving memory of Olive Owen. I told them so when I dropped off the meal but then thought that I would share the recipe with you in her memory.
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes (orange fleshed)
- 1 lb. baking potatoes
- 2 cups half and half cream, more if needed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme
- black pepper to taste
- Fresh grating of nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 400F. With 1 Tbsp. butter grease a 8½” deep baking dish. Wash, peel and slice potatoes. Layer potatoes into the dish alternating sweet and baking potatoes.
- In a small saucepan add the rest of the ingredients and bring up to a boil. Pour over the potatoes. Dot the top with the remaining butter. Cover with foil and bake for 50 min.
- Remove the foil and if the potatoes are dry add a small amount of cream, ¼ cup drizzled on top if necessary. Continue to bake uncovered for 25 min. Cool slightly and serve.
Adapted from Epicurious
This is perfect for us indecisive people who can’t choose between regular potatoes and sweet potatoes!
Thanks Kari, I love sweet potatoes.
Ooh wow – I SO love smoked chicken and these scalloped potatoes look so hearty and delicious! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for coming by Steve!!
This looks really nice and I love sweet potatoes : )
Thanks Vanessa.