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The Best Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes are the Best Homemade Potato Dish.   The perfect side dish to any meal. A simple white sauce brings potatoes to the next level.  So Good!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-5 potatoes (medium)
WHITE SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
TOPPING (IF DESIRED)
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water and let sit while making the white sauce. 
  3. In a medium/large pot on low/medium heat melt the butter, add the flour and salt and whisk until smooth.  Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes.  Remove from heat.
  4. Drain and towel dry the potato slices.
  5. Place 2-3 tablespoon of white sauce on the bottom of baking pan**, add 1/3-1/2 of the potatoes and 1/3 of the white sauce continue for another 1-2 levels.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, and bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.  Let sit 5 minutes before serving.  Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.  Enjoy!
  7. **I used a medium baking pan (10x7 inches / 26x17 centimeters) and made 3 levels, you could use a larger pan and make only 2 layers if desired.

Notes

  • The best potatoes to use are a starchy potato such as a Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, because they will help thicken the sauce and they bake up nice and tender.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, they will keep for up to four days. I don’t recommend freezing as the creamy mixture could separate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 1080mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 24.3mg (27%) Calcium 266mg (27%) Iron 7.2mg (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 1080mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 24.3mg 27%
Calcium 266mg 27%
Iron 7.2mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.