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Easy Scalloped Potatoes

This recipe creates comforting scalloped potatoes by layering thinly sliced potatoes with cheddar cheese, flour, and skim milk. It's then baked until tender and golden brown, offering a straightforward approach to a classic side dish perfect for family meals or holiday gatherings.
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 4587.8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • cooking spray
  • 8 large potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 14 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup skim milk

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish A 9x13 inch dish is ideal for 8 servings.
  • 1 Sharp Knife Or a mandoline for uniform potato slices.
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Potato Peeler
  • 1 Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly and uniformly, about 1/8 inch thick, using a sharp knife or mandoline for best results.
  3. Arrange a single layer of sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle approximately one-third of the all-purpose flour over the potato layer, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Place a layer of Cheddar cheese slices over the seasoned potatoes, using about one-third of the cheese.
  6. Repeat the layering process: add another layer of potatoes, sprinkle with flour, season with salt and pepper, and top with cheese slices.
  7. Add the final layer of potatoes, sprinkle with the remaining flour, season, and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese slices.
  8. Carefully pour the skim milk evenly over the layered potatoes and cheese, ensuring it distributes throughout the dish.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the scalloped potatoes rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set and prevent it from being too runny.

Notes

Uniformly slicing potatoes is crucial for even cooking; a mandoline can achieve this perfectly. While Cheddar is traditional, consider adding a touch of Gruyere or Parmesan for a more complex, nutty flavor. The recipe relies on flour and milk to form the sauce during baking. For a smoother result, you could pre-whisk the flour into a small amount of cold milk before gradually stirring into warm milk, then adding to the dish. Don't forget a generous seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper; a hint of freshly grated nutmeg can elevate the creamy potatoes. Cover the dish for most of the baking to ensure the potatoes cook through, then uncover to achieve a golden, bubbly cheese crust.