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!
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 (10x7 inches / 26x17 centimeters) and made 3 levels, you could use a larger pan and make only 2 layers if desired.
Notes
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.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.