Best 9 Quick And Easy Scalloped Potatoes For Two Recipes

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Scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food dish loved by people of all ages. This delectable dish features thinly sliced potatoes, creamy sauce, and a crispy cheese topping, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The rich sauce, made with a combination of milk, butter, and seasonings, seeps into the potato layers, infusing them with a velvety goodness. As the potatoes bake in the oven, they develop a tender texture that melts in your mouth, while the cheese topping browns and bubbles, creating an irresistible crust.

This versatile dish can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Add diced ham, bacon, or sautéed mushrooms to incorporate savory flavors. For a vegetarian twist, try incorporating roasted vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan, to create a unique flavor profile.

Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner, scalloped potatoes are sure to be a hit. This article provides three enticing recipes to guide you in creating this timeless dish. The first recipe is a classic rendition that showcases the simplicity and elegance of scalloped potatoes. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist by incorporating a creamy mushroom sauce, adding an earthy and umami dimension to the dish. The final recipe takes inspiration from the classic French dish gratin dauphinois, featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce infused with garlic and nutmeg, resulting in a rich and flavorful gratin.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAST SCALLOPED POTATOES



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These quick scalloped potatoes are mildly cheesy, creamy and comforting-just like Mom used to make-only less of them! -Edith Jennings, Prairie City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Place potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD FASHION SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Old Fashion Scalloped Potatoes (AKA Au Gratin Potatoes) just like grandma made are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions for this classic homemade dish.

Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium potatoes (4 cups prepared)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons AP flour
1 ½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
1 sprinkle paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, not convection.
  • Slice 5-6 medium russet potatoes about 1/8 inch to make about 4 cups. If you have crazy ninja knife skills, you can do this by hand, but a mandolin is a good thing here. The setting on mine for this is "thin."
  • Rinse the potato slices in a bowl of cold water. Let soak until ready to use then dry a bit with a paper towel.
  • Start the sauce with 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a large pan. When melted, add 3 tablespoons flour and whisk for a few minutes. Add 1 ½ cup milk. Frequently whisk for a couple of minutes and add 1 teaspoon salt and ⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional.) Bring to a light boil and whisk contentiously, and this will start to thicken in a few more minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup of cheese. I used sharp cheddar. Whisk until smooth and remove from heat.
  • Layer half of the potatoes into a casserole dish (6 by 9 inches) that has been sprayed with PAM. Put them in individually, so they are not stuck together. Do not just dump them in.
  • Pour half the cheese sauce over the first half of the potatoes.
  • Add the second half of the potatoes, then rest of the cheese sauce. Now top with ½ cup of shredded cheese. Give a light sprinkle of paprika (an old fashion touch.)
  • Bake until potatoes are "fork-tender." This will be about an hour or a little more. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 487 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SCALLOPED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Since I sometimes have to cook for just me, I've been on a search for recipes that make enough for just one or two people. So when I came across this one in the TOH 2002 Annual Recipes that was sent in to them by Edith Jennings of Prarie City, Iowa, I knew I had to try it.The time for peeling the potatoes has been included in the...

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 c 2 medium potatoes, peeled, washed, and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp butter,or margarine
2 Tbsp flour
1 c milk
1/4 c shredded chedder cheese
1/2 tsp salt,or to taste
1/4 tsp each ground black pepper and worcestershire sauce
1/4 c french fried onions,optional
1/4 tsp paprika,optional

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Place potatoes in a greased 1 quart baking dish, set aside.
  • 3. In a small pan, melt margarine and then add flour cook until the flour taste disappears ( About 3 to 4 minutes ),then add the milk a little at a time, bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir until slightly thickened.
  • 4. Add cheese,salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
  • 5. Cool sauce slightly, pour over potatoes.
  • 6. Cover potatoes and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees, remove cover and top with french fried onions and paprika,then bake for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • 7. Let " rest " for 10 minutes, so sauce will thicken.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAM FOR 2



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When you don't want to bake a ham for Easter, this is a nice alternative, suggests Mark Baccus of Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons sherry or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning until smooth. Gradually add milk, sherry and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Remove from the heat; set aside., Place half of the potato slices in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with the ham, onion and half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

EASY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This scalloped potato and cheese dish is always a winner!

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
14 slices Cheddar cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Layer the bottom the casserole dish with potatoes. Cover the potatoes with a layer of cheese, followed by a light dusting of flour, salt and pepper. Repeat the layering process until all of the ingredients are used up. Pour milk over the entire casserole. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and return to oven; bake until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

QUICK AND EASY SCALLOPED POTATOES FOR TWO



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These are so quick and easy to do and they're delicious! It's the perfect size for two or three people and it's ready in a snap, so it can easily be fixed during busy weekdays. Enjoy!

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small red potatoes
1 small onion
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 can(s) evaporated milk, 5 ounce size
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder (you can use more onion and garlic powder, if you like)
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • 2. Fill a large sauce pan about 1/2 full of water and bring to a boil. While water is heating, peel potatoes and onion and slice into about 1/4" slices. Add potatoes and onion to water and return to boil. When water is boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
  • 3. Drain off all but about1/4 cup of water. Mix flour and evaporated milk with a fork until smooth. Pour into potatoes. Add salt, onion powder and garlic powder and return to heat. Gently fold being careful not to break up potatoes until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and gently fold in 1/2 of the cheese until melted.
  • 4. Pour potatoes into casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

SCALLOPED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Since I sometimes have to cook for just me, I've been on a search for recipes that make enough for just one or two people. So when I came across this one in the TOH 2002 Annual Recipes that was sent in to them by Edith Jennings of Prarie City, Iowa, I knew I had to try it.The time for peeling the potatoes has been included in the prep time. I guess if you wanted to speed up the time it takes to prepare this recipe, you could slightly cook the potatoes in the microwave or on the stove top. The addition of the French Fried Onions was my idea. Sumitted to " ZAAR " on October 21, 2009.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium potatoes, 2 1/2 cups peeled, washed, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teapoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup French-fried onions (optional)
paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a greased 1 quart baking dish, set aside.
  • In a small pan, melt margarine and then add flour cook until the flour taste disappears ( About 3 to 4 minutes ).
  • Add the milk a little at a time, bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir until slightly thickened.
  • Add cheese,salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Cool sauce slightly, pour over potatoes.
  • Cover potatoes and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees, remove cover and top with french fried onion, and paprika.
  • Bake for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Let " rest " for 10 minutes, so sauce will thicken.

EASY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This recipe is so simple and so good. Goes great with any kind of meat and vegetable. Adjust the amount of ingredients according to the size of your casserole dish

Provided by Shelz11

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 potatoes
1 medium onion (optional)
4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
1 cup milk (low fat or fat free is fine)

Steps:

  • Start by slicing the potatoes about 1/8-1/4 inch thick.
  • You may peel them first if you like.
  • In a casserole dish, lay down a single layer of potatoes.
  • Put some onion of top if you like.
  • Sprinkle lightly with flour, salt, and peper.
  • (If you like it really creamy, add more flour) Place 2-3 tabs of butter on top Repeat the layers to the top of the casserole dish.
  • Pour the milk over the top of the potatoes until the dish is about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 375F for 1 hour.

SCALLOPED POTATOES



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The perfect side dish to an elegant or celebratory main course, or the welcome addition to any potluck supper, scalloped potatoes are one of those dishes that seem complicated, but are deceptively simple. You'll need to put in a bit of "peeler time" to get the spuds ready for the oven, but after that it's just a long bake and a short standing period to let the sauce thicken. Then, voila! you're ready to serve.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
6 medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter 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. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving (sauce thickens as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use thinly sliced potatoes for even cooking. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife to slice the potatoes.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan.
  • Add a layer of cooked bacon or ham to the potatoes for extra flavor and protein.
  • If you want a crispy top, sprinkle some bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes before baking.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking to prevent the potatoes from drying out.
  • Serve the scalloped potatoes immediately with a side of roasted vegetables or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for quick and easy scalloped potatoes for two is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

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