11 days of sxm: scallop potato

Welcome to day 3 of 11 DAYS OF SXM. I am so excited that you’ve made it this far. Today we are going to step into the kitchen and discuss one of the best side dishes that are very popular on the island. Scallop Potato. Now, I know the proper way is “scalloped potato”, but have you ever heard a Saint Martiner said that? No, exactly.

This recipe is really special to me because it was the first thing I’ve mastered as I started to venture into the kitchen. It has become my trademark to the point I’ve made it every holiday and I get special requests to make a batch for people. 

So here’s the scallop potato. 

Wa yuh need: 

• Potatoes 
• Heavy cream 
• Fresh thyme 
• Shredded Cheese (a lot of cheese) 
• Salt 
• Black pepper 
• Garlic powder 
• Paprika 
• Cayenne pepper  

How to di ting: 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and peel potatoes. Slice potatoes as thin as possible (or use the thin blade on a mandolin) and soak in salted water to prevent browning. 
2. Add potatoes to a pot with salted water and bring to a boil until potatoes are slightly cooked, In a bowl, mix in the heavy cream, thyme, seasonings and cheese. Grease a 9x13 pan with butter. 
3. Spoon enough cream to cover the bottom of the pan. Layer potatoes, cream and cheese until the pan is full. Sprinkle a thick layer of cheese and sprinkle paprika on top.
4.  Bake for 30 mins covered and 30 mins uncovered. Let it rest, then cut and nyam. ​

I hope you enjoy the recipe. Feel free to make this dish and tag us on both twitter and instagram @islandgalting.  Can't wait to see you for Day 4!
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