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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes

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These Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with sweet onions and baked in a velvety, homemade white sauce until tender and golden. The result is a creamy, savory casserole with a delicate paprika garnish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands alone as a hearty vegetarian main. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday tables, this recipe delivers nostalgic, home-style flavor in every bite. The slow baking process allows the flavors to meld, creating a dish that is both rustic and elegant. Simple ingredients transform into a luxurious texture that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 257.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with sweet onions and baked in a velvety, homemade white sauce until tender and golden. The result is a creamy, savory casserole with a delicate paprika garnish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands alone as a hearty vegetarian main. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday tables, this recipe delivers nostalgic, home-style flavor in every bite. The slow baking process allows the flavors to meld, creating a dish that is both rustic and elegant. Simple ingredients transform into a luxurious texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 3/4 cups Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (for potatoes)
  • 1 1/2 cups Onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 1/2 cups Potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325F (165C). Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Whisk in flour, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  4. 4
    Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Set aside.
  5. 5
    In a separate large saucepan, combine potatoes, sliced onions, 1/2 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender but still hold their shape.
  7. 7
    Drain the potato and onion mixture thoroughly.
  8. 8
    Spread one-third of the potato-onion mixture into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with one-third of the minced parsley and pour one-third of the white sauce over the potatoes.
  10. 10
    Repeat the layering two more times, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
  11. 11
    Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is lightly browned.
  12. 12
    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 257.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 1.4mg1%
Sodium 6618.3mg276%
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g15%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 7.2g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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