Crunchy Scalloped Potatoes With Thyme

Scalloped potatoes with something different... a crunchy topping and mild thyme flavor. Found this on TexasCooking Online. Delicious!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3  lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1  small onion (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a small pan, melt butter.
4. Stir in the bread crumbs and saute briefly.
5. Set aside.
6. In a small bowl, combine the flour, thyme, salt and pepper.
7. Place 1/3 of the potatoes into the baking dish.
8. Sprinkle 1/3 of the flour mixture evenly over the potatoes and top with 1/2 of onions (if desired).
9. Repeat.
10. Top with remaining third of potatoes and flour mixture.
11. Mix together Chicken stock, whipping cream and mustard.
12. Pour mixture over the potatoes.
13. Bake for 1 hour at 400°F.
14. Turn oven down to 350°F.
15. Lightly spread the bread crumb mixture over the top and bake for an additional 30 minutes.