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A plate with classic scalloped potatoes garnished with chives

Classic Scalloped Potatoes

Diana Rattray
These classic scalloped potatoes bake in a creamy seasoned white sauce until the potatoes are tender and the top is lightly browned. They’re a comforting side dish for holidays, Sunday dinner, or a simple family meal.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 307
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 6 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (optional)
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 pounds peeled, thinly sliced russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1/8-inch thick)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Generously butter a 2-quart baking dish.
    Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter. Sauté the onion, if using, until softened. Stir in the flour and cook until well incorporated and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
    5 tbsp butter | 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (optional) | 4 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups whole milk | 1 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | Dash ground nutmeg (optional)
    • Taste the sauce before layering it with the potatoes. It should be well seasoned since the potatoes will absorb some of the salt.
  • Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the sauce mixture over the potatoes, then top with the remaining potatoes. Spoon the remaining sauce over all.
    2 pounds peeled, thinly sliced russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1/8-inch thick)
  • Dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
    1 tbsp butter
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the foil and bake for 20 minutes longer, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife and the top is lightly browned.
    • If the top browns before the potatoes are tender, cover the dish loosely with foil again.
  • Sprinkle with chives before serving, if desired.
    1 to 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword comfort food, potatoes
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