Print
Description
A simple scalloped potatoes recipe using milk for a creamy, comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper.
- Arrange potato slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly. Pour milk mixture over potatoes.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the milk mixture.
- You can also add shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyere, to the top of the potatoes during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg