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Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This scalloped potatoes recipe is layered with thinly sliced potatoes and an easy, creamy sauce with the perfect blend of seasonings, ideal for a holiday side dish or any special occasion. This is how I like to make mine.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE POTATOES
- 2 pounds potatoes thinly sliced (1/8" thick - a mandolin is best for consistency)
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
FOR THE CREAMY SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk heated
- 1 tablespoon paprika + more as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or other melty cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Rinse and dry the sliced potatoes and onions. Set them aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a roux (paste) and cook 2 minutes. Do not let it brown.
- Add the warmed milk, stirring, until the mixture thickens. The sauce should coat a spoon.
- Cheese Option: If you’d like a cheesy version, stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until incorporated.
- Bring to a boil. Add the paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Lower the heat and cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring. Remove from heat.
- Layer a lightly oiled baking dish (8x8) with half the potatoes, then half the onions. Cover with half the bechamel (creamy sauce).
- Top with remaining potatoes, then onions, then remaining bechamel. Sprinkle with extra paprika and cayenne if desired for color.
- Cheese Option: If using cheese, sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheese over the top.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake another 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and the potatoes are tender to your liking.
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Notes
- Consider adding cream cheese to your sauce along with cheddar cheese for extra cheesiness. NOTE: If you use cheese, it’s technically “potatoes au gratin”, but I promise not to tell anyone.
- Spice It Up! This dish is all about the spices. Use a nice Cajun or Creole seasoning blend for some spicy goodness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
903IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 903IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.