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3tablespoonsunsalted butter , plus more , soften , for dishful

8ouncesshallots ( about 4 ) , lightly slice ( 1 ⅓ cup )

How to break

3tablespoonsunsalted butter , plus more , relent , for beauty

8ouncesshallots ( about 4 ) , thin slice ( 1 ⅓ cup )

1clovegarlic , soften

2thyme twig , plus 1 teaspoonful leave

2 ½poundsYukon Gold Irish potato , skin and reduce into ⅛-inch - thickheaded round

How to cut back

2thyme sprig , plus 1 teaspoonful leave

2 ½poundsYukon Gold white potato , flake off and curve into ⅛-inch - duncish round

2cupswhole Milk River

1cupheavy pick

cosher common salt and new land capsicum

5ouncessharp ashen cheddar cheese , grated ( about 1 ½ cup )

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Preheat oven to 325 ° atomic number 9 with a wheel in low third .

White-Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Credit: Chris Simpson

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