Scalloped potatoes are thinly cut potatoes then layered in a casserole dish tossed in a creamy sauce and baked. The side dish is great for the holidays and always a hit at potlucks.
INGREDIENTS-
The ingredients are so simple and classic kitchen staples making this recipe a winner!
Potatoes– Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes work best.Onion and garlic– Gives the potatoes and sauce flavor.Sauce– Creamy sauce using butter, flour, milk, and broth.Salt and pepper– Classic seasoning.
HOW TO MAKE SCALLOPED POTATOES-
You won’t believe how simple it is to make this potato recipe. You can have the side dish prepared in no time!
SAUCE– Saute the onion with butter and minced garlic until the onion is tender. Using a whisk, quickly stir in the flour and then slowly add the milk and chicken broth. Simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool.POTATOES– Thinly slice the potatoes until about ⅛” thick. Pat the potato slices with paper towel. (TIP: Use a slicer for uniform slices and it’s much quicker to cut! )
ASSEMBLE– In a 9×13 casserole dish add about ½ of the potatoes to the bottom of the dish and season with salt and pepper. Pour ½ of the sauce over the potatoes. Add the rest of the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and top with the rest of the sauce. Spread the sauce using a spatula. BAKE– Cover casserole dish with foil and bake. Top with greens (if desired) before serving and enjoy!
CAN I ADD EXTRAS?
If you want to add some extras to the scalloped potatoes, here are some of our favorites. They can either be used as toppings or layers with the potatoes between the sauce.
Cooked bacon slicesSauteed mushrooms Shredded cheeseHamChopped herbs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Other potato recipes:
Mashed potatoes– a classic recipeFrench fries– bakedPotato Soup– loaded potato fixingsBreakfast potatoes– so easyPotato Salad– classic Russian salad
