Description
This is not just one of the easiest scalloped potatoes recipes – it’s also one of the best tasting! It’s a cheesy potato side dish that is delicious whether enjoyed for an everyday dinner or a special holiday meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds yellow or white potatoes. You will need around 5 medium size potatoes to get the three cups of sliced potatoes needed for the recipe.
● 1/2 medium onion, chopped
● 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
● Salt and pepper to taste
● 2 cups whole milk
● 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
● 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
● 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Peel the potatoes, then use a mandolin, or sharp knife for a thin slice about to ¼ inches thick. Finely chop the onions.
3. Spray the bottoms and sides of an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Alternate layers of potatoes, onions, flour, salt and pepper, starting with potatoes first and ending with flour mixture on top. You should have 3 layers.*See recipe notes
4. Top with cubed butter
5. Heat the milk until just before boiling.
6. Pour the milk over the layers in the baking dish.
7. Top with shredded cheese.
8. Bake covered until the potatoes are fork tender (approx 50 minutes).
9. Uncover and bake until the cheese bubbles and browns. (approx 15 minutes)
10. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden brown top.
11.Remove the dish from the oven, and let it stand for 15 – 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Notes
● A mandolin will help you get an even thickness of slices. If you don’t have one, you will need a very sharp knife.
● Put potatoes in a single layer, minimally overlapping but fit larger pieces together with smaller pieces to form a sort of puzzle, to cover as much space as possible.
● Place a cookie sheet or drip pan under the dish while baking to catch anything that bubbles over.
