This delicious scalloped potatoes recipe is a classic dish perfect for special occasions and a great casserole dish to bring to a get-together.
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What Kind of Potatoes Are Best for Scalloped Potatoes?
Choosing the best potatoes is important. A starchy potato such as russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes are best due to their starch content which will help the creamy sauce to be nice and thick. Red potatoes are not a food choice because they are too firm and using sweet potatoes will significantly change the taste.
Substitutions for Scalloped Potatoes
Some people prefer to use heavy cream instead of whole milk and then thicken the white sauce with the All-Purpose flour. Sometimes the cream or milk will curdle if the heat is too high but the recipe will still be delicious!
Parmesan cheese and/or Gruyere cheese can also be added and a little minced garlic. You can also top with fresh herbs.
Kitchen Notes
- You will need around 5 medium-sized potatoes to get the three cups of sliced potatoes needed for the recipe.
- A mandolin will help you get even the thickness of slices. If you don’t have one, you will need a very sharp knife.
- Put potatoes in a single layer, minimally overlapping but fit larger pieces together with smaller pieces to form a sort of puzzle, to cover as much space as possible.
- Place a cookie sheet or drip pan under the dish while baking to catch anything that bubbles over.
Ingredients for Delicious Scalloped Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs yellow or white potatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsp All-Purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 Tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
- non-stick cooking spray
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How To Make Delicious Scalloped Potatoes
#1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
#2. Peel the potatoes then use a mandolin or sharp knife for a thin slice about to ¼ inches thick. Finely chop the onions.
#3. Spray the bottoms and sides of an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Alternate the layers of potatoes, onions, flour, salt and pepper. Start with potatoes first and end it with flour mixture on top. You should have three layers. *See recipe notes.
#4. Top it with cubed butter and heat the milk in a large saucepan until just before boiling.
#5. Pour the milk and melted butter over the layers in the baking dish and top it with shredded cheese. If you want to add more cheese, the best way is to remove the pan from the heat and stir in a handful of shredded cheese. Let the heat of the sauce melt the cheese.
#6. Bake at 375 degrees covered with aluminum foil until the potatoes are fork-tender. (approx 50 minutes) Uncover and bake until the cheese bubbles and browns. (approx 15 minutes)
#7. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden brown on the top layer. Remove the dish from the oven, and let it stand for 15 – 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Serve and enjoy!
More Potato Recipes To Try
If you enjoyed this delicious Scalloped Potatoes Recipe, you might also want to try these other potato recipes:
- Roasted Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Soup
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Delicious Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes
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Delicious Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs yellow or white potatoes You will need around 5 medium size potatoes to get the three cups of sliced potatoes needed for the recipe.
- 1/2 medium onion , chopped
- 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 Tbsp butter , cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley for garnish , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel the potatoes then use a mandolin or sharp knife for a thin slice about to ¼ inches thick. Finely chop the onions.
- Spray the bottoms and sides of an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Alternate the layers of potatoes, onions, flour, salt and pepper. Start with potatoes first and end it with flour mixture on top. You should have 3 layers. *See recipe notes
- Top it with cubed butter and heat the milk until just before boiling.
- Pour the milk over the layers in the baking dish and top it with shredded cheese.
- Bake covered until the potatoes are fork tender. (approx 50 minutes) Uncover and bake until the cheese bubbles and browns. (approx 15 minutes)
- Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden brown top. Remove the dish from the oven, and let it stand for 15 - 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Notes
- A mandolin will help you get even thickness of slices. If you don't have one, you will need a very sharp knife.
- Put potatoes in a single layer, minimally overlapping but fit larger pieces together with smaller pieces to form a sort of puzzle, to cover as much space as possible.
- Place a cookie sheet or drip pan under the dish while baking to catch anything that bubbles over.
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