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Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This easy scalloped potatoes recipe proves that potatoes are the most underrated food. Scalloped Potatoes make the perfect side dish the whole family will enjoy and they are simple to make.

white plate of scalloped potatoes

If someone were to ever ask me one thing that we always have on hand, my answer would be: potatoes!

Our household truly loves potatoes. Not only are they delicious, but they can be prepared so many different ways so you’ll never get bored!

dish of scalloped potatoes

With that being said, nothing is better than layers of potatoes covered in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden brown.

If I’m being completely honest, this is the best scalloped potatoes recipe out there and you have to give it a try! It is the best side dish or if you really love potatoes, it can be a great main dish as well.

Want another delicious potato recipe? Try these Instant Pot Fingerling Potatoes.

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Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients:

fork with scalloped potatoes

Directions:

Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with butter and set aside. 

Use a sharp knife or potato peeler to peel the skin off the potatoes.

Slice potatoes thinly using a knife or mandoline.

thinly sliced potatoes for scalloped potatoes

Place the stick of butter into a large skillet and melt butter over medium-high heat. 

Add the flour and stir well until it’s completely incorporated and smooth. 

Add the heavy cream and whisk until smooth. 

Add the Garlic Salt, and the dash of Tabasco Sauce, and stir well. 

Bring sauce to a boil, and turn heat to low, stirring constantly for 1 minute. 

Stir in the shredded cheeses reserving about 1/4 cup of each to sprinkle on top of dish. 

shredded cheese sprinkled on top of potatoes in casserole dish

Place half of potatoes in an even layer in the dish and spoon about half the sauce over the potatoes. 

Place the remaining potatoes in the dish and spoon the remainder of the sauce over the second layer of potatoes. 

Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top layer of potatoes and place the dish in the oven. 

Bake at 350 for about an hour. Keep watch on the potatoes, making sure the cheese on top of the potatoes doesn’t burn. 

If the cheese gets too dark, cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Remove the dish when baked and cool slightly before serving. 

Top with minced parsley. 

Serve and Enjoy!

cooked pan of scalloped potatoes in a casserole dish

Things to Note:

  • If you’d prefer, you can use shredded sharp cheddar in place of the colby jack cheese.
  • If you don’t like parsley, you can use fresh thyme instead.
  • You can use sweet potatoes if you prefer the extra sweetness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Yield: 10-12 servings

This easy scalloped potatoes recipe proves that potatoes are the most underrated food. Scalloped Potatoes make the perfect side dish the whole family will enjoy and they are simple to make.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of thinly sliced Potatoes - about 4 pounds
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1/3 cup of Flour
  • 3 - 4 cups of Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon of coarse ground Garlic salt with Parsley
  • 1 dash of Tabasco Sauce
  • 1 package of Colby Jack shredded cheese - 12 ounces
  • 1 package of Parmesan Cheese - shredded - 12 ounces
  • Finely minced Parsley

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with butter and set aside. 
  2. Use a sharp knife or potato peeler to peel the skin off the potatoes.
  3. Slice potatoes thinly using a knife or mandoline.
  4. Place the stick of butter into a large skillet and melt butter over medium-high heat. 
  5. Add the flour and stir well until it's completely incorporated and smooth. 
  6. Add the heavy cream and whisk until smooth. 
  7. Add the Garlic Salt, and the dash of Tabasco Sauce, and stir well. 
  8. Bring sauce to a boil, and turn heat to low, stirring constantly for 1 minute. 
  9. Stir in the shredded cheeses reserving about 1/4 cup of each to sprinkle on top of dish. 
  10. Place half of potatoes in an even layer in the dish and spoon about half the sauce over the potatoes. 
  11. Place the remaining potatoes in the dish and spoon the remainder of the sauce over the second layer of potatoes. 
  12. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top layer of potatoes and place the dish in the oven. 
  13. Bake at 350 for about an hour. Keep watch on the potatoes, making sure the cheese on top of the potatoes doesn't burn. 
  14. If the cheese gets too dark, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  15. Remove the dish when baked and cool slightly before serving. 
  16. Top with minced parsley. 
  17. Serve and Enjoy!

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