Easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Side Dish

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byJanice Smith, B.Sc. Kinesiology updated on:

This easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes side dish recipe is made with layers of potatoes and a homemade cream sauce, baked to perfection. Make this potato side dish recipe for a casual dinner or holiday meal.

Baked scalloped potatoes garnished with fresh cilantro.
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This easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes side dish recipe is made with layers of potatoes and a homemade cream sauce, baked to perfection. Make this potato side dish recipe to go with this dutch oven chicken recipe, a casual dinner or holiday meal.

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This has been a family favourite recipe that I’ve enjoyed ever since I was a kid, and these Scalloped Potatoes are going to become an instant favorite at your home too. They are SO creamy and delicious!! Scalloped potatoes make the perfect side for a weekend dinner or gathering with friends since they go with just about anything.

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Flat lay. Baked scalloped potatoes garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients for creamy scalloped potatoes

  • Potatoes – I use Yukon Gold
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Flour
  • Onion; sliced
  • Butter
  • Milk

Be sure to check out the full ingredient list and printable recipe in the recipe card below.

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Baked scalloped potatoes garnished with fresh cilantro.
Baked scalloped potatoes garnished with fresh cilantro.

How to make scalloped potatoes from scratch

  1. Heat oven to 350F
  2. Grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  3. Spread half the potatoes over the bottom.Cooking scalloped potatoes recipe with organic potatoes.
  4. Combine salt, pepper, nutmeg and flour.
  5. Sprinkle potatoes with half of the flour mixture, and half the onions.
  6. Dot potatoes with half the butter.
  7. Spread remaining potatoes, sprinkle the remaining flour mixture, onions and dot with remaining butter. Cooking scalloped potatoes recipe with organic potatoes.
  8. Heat milk in microwave, then pour over top of potatoes.
  9. Cover and bake for 65 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.

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Baked scalloped potatoes garnished with fresh cilantro with text overlay that reads "Easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes".

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Easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

9e6272d16533b616004d97f7b4e6c8d058595fc2b634d1a35e29d9ad2c6a4ccc?s=20&d=mm&r=g - This easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes side dish recipe is made with layers of potatoes and a homemade cream sauce, baked to perfection. Make this potato side dish recipe for a casual dinner or holiday meal.Janice
This easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes side dish recipe is made with layers of potatoes and a homemade cream sauce, baked to perfection. Make this potato side dish recipe to go with this dutch oven chicken recipe, a casual dinner or holiday meal.
prep: 5 minutes
cook: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour 25 minutes
calories: 204kcal
servings: 6
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Ingredients 

  • 5 medium potatoes; sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 3/4 cup Onion; sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 1/2 cup Milk; heated

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350F
  • Grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Spread half the potatoes over the bottom.
    Cooking scalloped potatoes recipe with organic potatoes.
  • Combine salt, pepper, nutmeg and flour.
  • Sprinkle potatoes with half of the flour mixture, and half the onions.
  • Dot potatoes with half the butter.
  • Spread remaining potatoes, sprinkle the remaining flour mixture, onions and dot with remaining butter.
    Cooking scalloped potatoes recipe with organic potatoes.
  • Heat milk in microwave, then pour over top of potatoes.
  • Cover and bake for 65 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 591mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g

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Janice Smith is the creator and food blogger behind Salads for Lunch, a healthy recipe website dedicated to easy, delicious salads, soups, and wholesome family meals. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy, Janice combines her passion for nutrition, fitness, and simple home cooking to inspire readers to live healthier lives. She began blogging after transforming her own lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise, and now shares approachable recipes that make it easy for busy families to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. When she's not developing recipes, Janice enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her three daughters. Through Salads for Lunch, she encourages readers to embrace healthy living one meal at a time.

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  1. Easy and delicious! My kind of potatoes can’t wait to try

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