Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• salt
• freshly ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled,small diced and blanched
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• olive oil
• Emeril's Original Essence
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a large sauté pan, melt the butter.

3. 3

   Add the onions.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Sauté for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the garlic.

7. 7

   Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Stir in the milk and bring the liquid to a boil.

9. 9

   Remove from the heat and stir in the potatoes.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Pour into a greased 6 cup baking dish.

12. 12

    In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs and a drizzle of oil.

13. 13

    Mix thoroughly.

14. 14

    Season with Essence.

15. 15

    Stir in the parsley.

16. 16

    Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the potatoes.

17. 17

    Place in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

18. 18

    Remove from the heat and serve.