4 from 54 votes
Easy Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
These scalloped potatoes are thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes baked in a rich cheddar cheese sauce layered with sweet onions. The creamy texture and golden cheese topping develop after baking covered, then uncovered for a melted cheese finish. This side dish is hearty and comforting, suitable for dinners or special meals.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs. potato cut into ⅛-inch slices, Yukon gold variety
- 1 sweet onion thinly sliced, small
- 4 Tbsp. butter or oil
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ cup flour gluten-free, 1-to-1
- 2 cups milk almond, cashew, or soy milk can be used
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice potatoes into ⅛-inch using a mandoline or a large food processor with a slicing blade attached. (You can also slice these by hand.)
- Place butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once butter has melted whisk in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour.
- When a thick paste forms start adding in milk ½ cup at a time. Whisk until sauce begins to thicken before adding the next addition. This part takes about 5 minutes to completely incorporate the milk.
- When all milk has been used and sauce is a gravy consistency, turn off the heat and stir in ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Spray a 2 ½ qt. baking dish (or a 9 x 13 inch baking pan) with non-stick cooking spray. Layer half of the potatoes in the pan, then half of the onion and half of the cheddar cheese sauce. Repeat these layers.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and cook for 50 minutes in preheated oven.
- Uncover dish and sprinkle remaining ¼ c. cheddar cheese onto the potatoes and return to oven for 10-15 more minutes.
- Optional: If you would like your topping to be slightly crispy, turn on the broiler to High and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Make sure to watch the potatoes closely to prevent burning.
- Let potatoes sit for at least 10 minutes before servings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- To add a meat option, stir in ½ pound of ½-inch cubed ham between the potato layers before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
619mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
228mg
(23%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.