The Best Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes are the Best Homemade Potato Dish. The perfect side dish to any meal. A simple white sauce brings potatoes to the next level. So Good!
The first time I tried this amazing Potato Dish was at a friend’s house. My Mom never made Scalloped Potatoes, I couldn’t understand why!
But I always loved them. The first time I made them was from a recipe a friend back home gave me. These Simple Scalloped Potatoes took me back in time.
And I remember thinking “yeah I still love Scalloped Potatoes”!
And of course my family did too. This dish became known as “Patate Canadese” (Canadian Potatoes) and were requested for every birthday, Christmas, Easter and any other holiday in between.
I have made other recipes that included different ingredients, but this Simple Scalloped Potato Recipe is the one I always fall back on. Simple, Easy and the Best!
How to make Scalloped Potatoes
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water, let sit while you make the white sauce.
- In a medium pot melt the butter, whisk in the flour and salt until smooth.
- Slowly add the milk and cook stirring on low-medium until thick.
- Drain and towel dry the potato slices.
- Place a couple of spoonfuls of sauce on the bottom of a medium baking dish.
- Top with a single layer of sliced potatoes. Spoon 1/3 of the white sauce on top.
- Continue with another layer (1/3) of the sliced potatoes and sauce twice.
- Sprinkle with a couple of spoons of grated parmesan if desired.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes and uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Whenever I serve these Easy Homemade Scalloped Potatoes I sometimes like to serve a meat dish that I can bake in the oven or even something that needs to cook as long as the potatoes.
Don’t forget this Potato Dish makes the perfect accompaniment to your favourite summertime BBQ meal.
The best potatoes to use
The best potatoes to use are a starchy potato such as a Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, because they will help thicken the sauce and they bake up nice and tender.
How to store leftover scalloped potatoes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, they will keep for up to four days. I don’t recommend freezing as the creamy mixture could separate.
What to serve with Scalloped Potatoes
- Baked Italian Breaded Pork Chops
- Italian Roast Loin Pork
- Italian Fried Chicken
- Grilled Rosemary Marinated Steak
No matter what you decide to serve with this Baked Dish, let me tell you they are definitely the perfect side dish. Buon Appetito!
The Best Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4-5 potatoes (medium)
WHITE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
TOPPING (IF DESIRED)
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- freshly chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water and let sit while making the white sauce.
- In a medium/large pot on low/medium heat melt the butter, add the flour and salt and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drain and towel dry the potato slices.
- Place 2-3 tablespoon of white sauce on the bottom of baking pan**, add 1/3-1/2 of the potatoes and 1/3 of the white sauce continue for another 1-2 levels.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, and bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
- **I used a medium baking pan (10×7 inches / 26×17 centimeters) and made 3 levels, you could use a larger pan and make only 2 layers if desired.
This is the best scalloped potatoe receipe. We had friends over and they just raved about it. I did use half milk/half heavy cream. Then before baking I sprinkled with parmesan cheese and seasoned panko’s. What a wonderful side dish. I have tried some of your other dishes and have not been disapointed.
Hi Pris, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it and the other recipes you have tried. Take care!
So my husband and I ARE those “add cheese to everything and then a little more” type of people 😆 but this recipe is the one that actually doesn’t need cheese at all! We ADORE these potatoes!!
Hi Austin, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Take care!
Rosemary,
What type of potatoes work best for this recipe? I enjoy your recipes, have made many of them! Thanks, Judy
Hi Judy, the best potatoes to use are a starchy potato such as a Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, because they will help thicken the sauce and they bake up nice and tender. Hope that helps, take care and have a great weekend!
When any of your recipes call for butter, do you mean salted or unsalted?
I enjoy your site very much.
Hi Pamela, it doesn’t really matter, I use salted in Italy because I can’t find unsalted. If you use unsalted just add a bit more salt to the recipe. And thank you glad you like the site. Take care and have a great weekend!
At last! A true scalloped potato recipe. This is how I made it years ago…..WHY does everyone need to add cheese to EVERYTHING??!!!!
Hi Rose Marie, thanks and yes I agree, not everything needs cheese! Take care and have a great weekend.
Super tasty and very easy to make. I added extra butter for more flavor and it was delicious. My whole family loved it.
Thanks Brooke, glad everyone enjoyed it. Take care.
Can this be made ahead and refrigerated overnight?
Hi Lisa, yes put it all together, leave it overnight in the fridge the bake the next day. I hope you enjoy it. Take care.
These were so delicious! Easy to make.
Hi K thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.
I have never seen scalloped potatoes that look as creamy as these! what an incredible looking dish, this is the perfect side dish…superb recipe
Hi Albert thanks so much, yes they are really creamy.
I used half 2% milk and half heavy cream. 🙃🙃🙃
They were delicious.
Thanks Judy, glad you enjoyed it.