Best 7 Creamy And Crispy Scalloped Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our creamy and crispy scalloped potatoes recipe. This classic dish features tender potato slices smothered in a velvety béchamel sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust of Parmesan cheese. The secret to perfect scalloped potatoes lies in using a combination of thinly sliced and thicker sliced potatoes, creating a variety of textures in every bite.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the step-by-step process of making scalloped potatoes, ensuring you achieve the perfect balance of creaminess and crispiness. We'll also provide variations of the classic recipe, including a lighter version with Greek yogurt, a cheesy version loaded with cheddar and Gruyère, and a hearty version with bacon and mushrooms. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guarantee scalloped potatoes that are creamy on the inside and crispy on top, every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Here's a rich, comforting side dish that bakes up golden brown. It's a wonderful recipe for the colder months. I often serve these potatoes with my Swiss Steak.-Mildred Stubbs, Rockingham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer half of the potatoes. Add the onion and half of the sauce. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY AND CRISPY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Creamy and crispy without a ton of butter!

Provided by mkbeatles

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 potatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup onion, chopped
1 ½ cups milk
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.
  • Spread about 1/3 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared dish. Mix flour and salt together in a bowl; sprinkle about 1/3 of the mixture over the potatoes. Dot potato layer with about 1/3 of the butter. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the onion over the potatoes. Repeat layering twice more.
  • Stream milk over the potato mixture in the casserole. Sprinkle paprika over everything.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top is nicely browned, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 176.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This rich and creamy (and easy-to-prepare) side dish may be your favorite part of the meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium boiling or baking potatoes (2 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 2-quart casserole.
  • Scrub potatoes; peel if desired. Cut into 1/8-inch slices to measure about 4 cups.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour sauce over potatoes. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This recipe is so easy and wonderful! You can do whatever amount of potatoes you want and then just pour heavy cream within one inch below top of potatoes.

Provided by JanV546

Categories     Free Of...

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 medium baking potatoes
1 quart heavy cream
salt and pepper, to taste
minced onion, to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel and thinly slice the raw potatoes.
  • Layer the potatoes in a greased glass baking dish, putting minced onion, salt and pepper, to taste, between layers.
  • Pour enough heavy cream over potatoes till it reaches one inch below top of potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until browned and bubbly and fork tender (1-2 hours). If it becomes browned and tender but is still runny stir and place back in oven until thickened. Once this is done, remove from oven and sprinkle the cheese on top and place back in oven until bubbly.
  • The beauty of this recipe is that you can use any amount of potatoes you want. Put enough heavy cream to come one inch below top of potatoes.
  • I used 5 medium russet potatoes and 3 cups of heavy cream. I then layered mine in a greased 2.75 square glass baking pan. The amount that I fixed cooked for 1 hour 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082.8, Fat 97.6, SaturatedFat 60.8, Cholesterol 355.7, Sodium 272.7, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.1

EXTRA-CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Unsalted butter, softened, for the baking dish
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Put the potatoes in a large pot. Whisk the cream, flour, bay leaf, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a bowl, then pour over the potatoes. Cook over medium heat, carefully stirring occasionally, until the cream just comes to a simmer, about 12 minutes. Continue to simmer, adjusting the heat if necessary and stirring to prevent the bottom from scorching, until the potatoes just begin to soften, about 5 more minutes.
  • Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish; discard the bay leaf. Set the baking dish in a roasting pan and add enough water to come about halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CRISPY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Make and share this Crispy Scalloped Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs potatoes, peeled, sliced
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups milk, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lightly spray a 2 quart casserole with vegetable spray.
  • Arrange a layer of potatoes in casserole, then sprinkle with some of onion, flour, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to layer until all potatoes, onion, flour, salt and pepper are used.
  • Dot top with butter, then pour milk over all.
  • Bake 20 min, then reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake 50 to 60 min longer or until potatoes are tender.

CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This is a delicious side dish can be largely assembled ahead: Leave off the last portion of cheese, cover the dish with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and refrigerate it for up to one day. Remove it 30 minutes before baking, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake as instructed.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 clove garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan
4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (8 medium)
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon lightly packed fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 ounces Gruyere, coarsely grated (2 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub the bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish with garlic; reserve garlic. Brush pan generously with butter. Peel potatoes, then cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
  • Transfer potatoes and garlic to a large pot with cream, milk, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon one-third of potato mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with one-third of cheese. Repeat layering twice more. Loosely cover dish with parchment-lined foil.
  • Bake until potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove foil; turn oven to broil. Broil until potatoes are bubbly and browned in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Creamy and Crispy Scalloped Potatoes:

  • Use a variety of potatoes for the best texture and flavor. Yukon Gold, Russet, and Red potatoes are all good choices.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Make sure the sauce is well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bake the potatoes in a hot oven until they are golden brown and crispy on top.
  • Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving so that they can set.

Conclusion:

Creamy and crispy scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed at any time of year. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Simply follow the tips and tricks in this recipe to create the perfect scalloped potatoes every time.

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