Best 6 Moms Scalloped Potato Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort dish of Mom's Scalloped Potato Gratin, a delectable casserole that combines thinly sliced potatoes, creamy sauce, and a golden-brown cheese crust. This recipe features three variations to cater to different tastes: the traditional Scalloped Potato Gratin, a hearty Sausage and Mushroom Scalloped Potato Gratin, and a vegetarian-friendly Roasted Vegetable Scalloped Potato Gratin. Each version offers a unique flavor profile that will satisfy any potato lover. Whether you prefer the timeless simplicity of the original, the savory richness of the sausage and mushroom variation, or the colorful medley of roasted vegetables, these recipes promise a culinary experience that will warm your heart and soul.

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MOM'S SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN



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These scalloped potatoes were one of my favorite foods growing up, but then I went to culinary school and learned, according to classical methods, how it was "supposed" to be made--and that's how I've been making it ever since. But recently, for whatever reason, I went back and tried to recreate my mother's version and was reminded of why I loved hers in the first place.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large russet potatoes, or more to taste
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¾ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
3 ½ cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.
  • Peel potatoes and cut at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick round slices.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the layer very generously with salt, and sparingly with the freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne, if using. Top evenly with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat this process two more times for a total of three layers of potatoes, except for the last third of the cheese. Slowly and carefully pour in the milk, without upsetting the layers. The milk should almost, but not quite, cover the potatoes.
  • Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and place the casserole dish on a sheet pan to catch any drips.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and the top is well browned and bubbling, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 131.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

MOM'S SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This is the way my mother always made her scalloped potatoes. The measurements are taken from other recipes because she always just winged it, but the method is the same. The key is to heat the milk first!

Provided by Jane Boswell-Purdy

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
½ onion, thinly sliced
9 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons butter, diced and divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups whole milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread about 1/3 of the potato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with about 1/3 of the onion slices. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the potato and onion. Arrange 2 tablespoons butter atop the flour. Season the entire layer with salt and pepper. Repeat layering twice more.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm. Pour enough warm milk over the mixture in the baking dish so the top of the liquid is level with the final layer of potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

MAMA'S SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
12 ounces evaporated skim milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning salt, such as Spike
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 medium baking potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, flour, paprika, seasoning salt, nutmeg, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the potatoes, onions and zucchini and toss to coat, making sure to separate the vegetable slices.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, distribute the vegetables evenly, and then flatten the top with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake until crispy on top and the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with green onions before serving.

SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN



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My mom made scalloped potatoes this way, and I love the recipe because it always tastes great. You don't have to add seasonings and you will always have a consistent product. Turn it into a main dish by adding ham slices to bottom of pan or ham pieces layered in.

Provided by Barbara Burns

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, divided
1 cup cooked ham slices, or to taste, divided
6 large russet potatoes, or more to taste, thinly sliced and divided
1 onion, thinly sliced and divided
1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend, or more to taste, divided
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread about 2/3 of one can of mushroom soup into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Layer about half the ham slices, 1/3 of the potato slices, half the onion slices, and 1/3 of the Italian cheese blend, respectfully, atop the mushroom soup.
  • Layer about half the remaining potatoes atop the first layers. Mix soup remaining in first can with milk; pour over the potatoes.
  • Finish layering with remaining ham slices, remaining onion slices, about half the remaining cheese, and the remaining potato slices. Spread second can of mushroom soup over the top layer. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the soup. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking another 45 minutes. Turn heat off, replace aluminum foil on the dish, and let the potatoes bake in the cooling oven until the sauce is absorbed, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 913.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN



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For a rich and creamy side, try Tyler Florence's ultimate Scalloped Potato Gratin recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more to finish
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a saucepan, heat up the cream with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, nutmeg and some salt and pepper.
  • While the cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bay leaves and thyme. Pour the heated cream into a large bowl with the potato slices. Mix gently to coat the potatoes. Dust the Parmesan over the potatoes. Season the mix with a little bit of salt and pepper. Mix to gently incorporate. Spoon a little bit of the cream into the bottom of the casserole dish. Then spoon the potatoes in. Level out the potatoes for uniform cooking time. Pour the remaining cream at the bottom of the bowl over the top. Top with some Parmesan and fresh thyme leaves. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, but pull back one corner for the steam to escape. Bake for 40 minutes.

SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN



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Is there anything better than a molten, golden-topped potato gratin? I don't think so, either. This one stays fairly classic - scented with sage, garlic and nutmeg, then showered with lots of nutty Gruyère. My tweak is in form rather than flavor. Instead of piling the potatoes an inch or two deep in a gratin dish, I shingle the slices in a shallow sheet pan. It gives the whole thing a more elegant look, and you get maximum browning and crunch on top. There's less of the gooey center, but what it loses in ooze it makes up for in increased surface area for the crisp-edged baked cheese.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, casseroles, vegetables, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), plus more for greasing the aluminum foil, at room temperature
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
4 fat garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more as needed
5 large eggs
4 pounds russet potatoes (about 6 large or 8 medium)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups grated Gruyère (8 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees, and brush 1/4 cup butter on a rimmed 17-by-13-inch baking sheet. Brush one or two pieces of foil (enough to cover the top of the pan) with more butter. Set the foil aside.
  • In a medium pot, bring the cream, sage, garlic, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by a quarter, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Beating constantly, gradually add a little of the hot cream to the eggs, then slowly pour in the rest of the hot cream, whisking to prevent the eggs from curdling. Set aside.
  • Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
  • Arrange one layer of potatoes on the buttered baking sheet, slightly overlapping the slices. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, add pepper to taste, then pour half the egg mixture over the potatoes. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat the layers of potato, seasoning and egg mixture. Top with the remaining 1 3/4 cups cheese. Cover the baking sheet with the foil (buttered-side down) and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the potatoes and cheese are browned and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for scalloped potatoes, as they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture. Yukon Gold potatoes are also a good option, as they have a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly: The thinner the potato slices, the more tender the scalloped potatoes will be. Aim for slices that are about ⅛-inch thick.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in scalloped potatoes, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use Gruyère, Parmesan, or a combination of cheeses.
  • Layer the potatoes and cheese evenly: When assembling the scalloped potatoes, be sure to layer the potatoes and cheese evenly. This will help to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly and that the cheese is distributed throughout the dish.
  • Bake the scalloped potatoes until golden brown: The scalloped potatoes are done baking when they are golden brown and bubbly. The cheese should be melted and slightly browned.

Conclusion:

Scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your scalloped potatoes cheesy, creamy, or with a hint of herbs, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish, give scalloped potatoes a try.

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