Easy Scalloped Potatoes

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Scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish, and they taste even better when they are homemade. Skip the potatoes that come in a box and make your own!

They are easy to make and your family will love them. Potatoes are a hearty fall side dish, but you can enjoy them at any time of the year. They pair nicely with a Thanksgiving meal, air fryer ham, or even a Christmas dinner. 

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes
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If you like potatoes, you will also have to try my Air Fryer Red Potatoes, Air Fryer Baked PotatoesCauliflower Mashed Potatoes, Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole, or these Roasted Red Potatoes.

Potatoes are so versatile, and there is a recipe with just about every kind of flavor you can dream up in my recipe index. You can prepare potatoes in an air fryer, an Instant Pot, or in a saucepan like this scalloped potato recipe. 

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Side Dishes

If you need other ideas for cheesy recipes, you might love my Rotel Cheese Dip as an appetizer. If you like things a little spicy, add Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese to your menu too. Another favorite side dish is this easy Thanksgiving Fruit Salad.

The great thing about preparing dishes using different kitchen appliances is that everything can cook at one time. While these potatoes are baking in the oven, you can utilize your slow cooker for mac and cheese. Enjoy the cheese dip while the main course is preparing.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

What should I serve with scalloped potatoes?

While this side dish is a stand-out dish on its own, potatoes do pair nicely with chicken, turkey, or even instant pot spare ribsAir Fryer Chicken Thighs are an easy meal idea that you can try with this recipe or break out the pressure cooker for one of these Popular Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

How to Make Easy Scalloped Potatoes

What are scalloped potatoes?

Scalloped potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes that are baked in a creamy sauce. Some people do not know the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes, but there are some noticeable differences between the two. While scalloped potatoes are baked in a cream sauce, potatoes au gratin have grated cheese in between each layer. Yum! Breadcrumbs are also sprinkled on top of potatoes au gratin, and the potatoes slices can be thicker as well. However you decide to make your potatoes is your decision, but this recipe uses the traditional scalloped potatoes recipe with cheddar cheese. 

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients

To get started with this scalloped potatoes recipe, you will need russet potatoes, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper. 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in a casserole dish.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Mix in flour and salt and stir constantly for one minute.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Slowly add in milk and cream while stirring.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Cook until the mixture has thickened. 

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Stir in cheese and continue stirring until melted.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Pour this newly created cheese sauce over the potatoes. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Bake for one hour. Remove from the oven and take off the foil. Place back into the oven for another fifteen to thirty minutes.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

When done, let cool. Serve and enjoy! 

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Aileen Clark
Make these easy and cheesy scalloped potatoes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 727 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in a casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour, salt, and pepper, and stir constantly for one minute.
  • Slowly stir in milk and cream. Cook until the mixture has thickened. 
  • Stir in cheese and continue stirring until melted.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 15-30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 584mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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