Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup minced onions
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, small diced and blanched
  • 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Essence
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saute pan, melt the butter.
  • Add the onions.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the garlic.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the milk and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into a greased 6 cup baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs and a drizzle of oil.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Season with Essence.
  • Stir in the parsley.
  • Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Place in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.