Name: Easy Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 8 cups); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon white or black pepper; 2.5 cups low-fat milk; 1 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

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In this easy scalloped potatoes recipe, sliced potatoes are roasted in the oven before being mixed with a simple, creamy stovetop sauce and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. A few minutes under the broiler turns the dish golden and crispy.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 8 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
2 ½ cups low-fat milk
1 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Directions

Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between 2 large baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, rotating the pans from top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add milk; cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Preheat the broiler.
Transfer half the potatoes to a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the potatoes and top with 1/2 cup cheese. Add the remaining potatoes and top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Broil, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve topped with thyme.

Tips

To make ahead: Roast potatoes (Step 2) up to 30 minutes ahead. Prepare sauce (Step 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; gently reheat until steaming before combining with the potatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210	Calories
9g	Fat
26g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g	15%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Vitamin A 269IU	5%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 30mcg	8%
Sodium 223mg	10%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 37mg	9%
Potassium 587mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.