Scalloped potatoes are warm, comforting, and quietly satisfying.
Thin layers of potatoes bake slowly in a creamy sauce until tender.
The top turns golden while the inside remains soft and smooth.
Simple ingredients come together to create a classic dish.
A dependable side that fits easily into everyday meals.
This recipe is part of our Potato Recipes Guide, where you can explore many ways to cook potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy scalloped potatoes baked until golden brown and topped with parsley for a classic comforting vegetarian side dish.
Ingredients
Equipment
Oven Baking pans
vegetable slicer
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange a layer of sliced potatoes in a baking dish.
- Pour some of the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Use any melting cheese you prefer.