Delmonico Potatoes

By janzab

Dish made famous at the Delmonico Restaurant - the first full service restaurant in the United States! Per Derrick Riches from "Your Guide to Barbecuing and Grilling"

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (about 2 cups cooked and diced)
• 1 3/4 cups light cream
• 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
• 4 tablesspoon flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until almost done. Drain, peel. and dice. Place in a buttered baking dish. Combine flour and butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Mix into a roux. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes, toss to coat. Cover with cheddar cheese and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees F. (205 degrees C.) until cheese is golden brown.