Best 6 Make Ahead Scalloped Potatoes Recipes

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Preparing ahead of time for a hearty dish that will impress your family and guests can be a lifesaver, especially when you're short on time. Make-ahead scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be easily prepared in advance, freeing you up to enjoy your event or tackle other tasks. Whether you prefer creamy, cheesy potatoes or a crispy, golden-brown crust, there's a scalloped potato recipe out there to suit your taste. With a little planning and some simple ingredients, you can create a delicious make-ahead scalloped potato dish that will be the star of your next gathering.

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

MAKE-AHEAD SCALLOPED POTATOES



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After our memorable lakeside ceremony, guests gathered with Creighton and me at a nearby hall for our reception. A dear friend, Sharon Kramer, fixed good home-style food. Her tempting menu included these delicious potatoes. They're special, but made with convenient canned soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h5m

Yield about 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2-2/3 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer potatoes and onions. Combine the flour, soup and milk until blended; pour over each baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; cool for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This rich side is a crowd-pleaser that can share the oven with your roasting bird (try pairing it with our Turkey with Brown-Sugar Glaze) at Thanksgiving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish and rub with garlic. Layer potatoes in dish, overlapping slightly. In a small bowl, combine milk, cream, salt, and pepper. Pour cream mixture over potatoes and dot with butter; cover with foil.
  • Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake on top rack until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until top is golden in spots, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

MAKE-AHEAD POTATOES



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There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to serve themselves and it looks so appealing on a buffet. -Margaret Twitched, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MISSISSIPPI SLUGBURGER



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I'm showing you my take on one of America's strangest hamburgers, and certainly the hamburger with the strangest name. But don't worry, this is 100% mollusk free. The name comes from the fact that these used to cost a nickel-and in the past, the slang term for nickel was "slug."

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Hamburgers

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 slices potato bread
1 pound ground chuck
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
6 hamburger buns, split
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
¼ cup dill pickle slices, or to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the crusts off the bread slices. Place slices on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until dry and toasted, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer toasted bread to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you reach coarse crumbs.
  • Place ground chuck, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a bowl. Add bread crumbs. Combine with your fingers, breaking apart the meat.
  • Dampen your fingers with water and form mixture into hamburger patties.
  • Heat ¼ to ½ inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place a patty into the pan and turn heat down to medium. Cook until well browned and crusty, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.
  • Remove from the pan and serve on hamburger buns with mustard and pickles; sprinkle tops of patties with chili powder and/or cayenne if you like prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 735.8 mg

SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This scalloped potatoes recipe is a traditional recipe that can be prepped the night before serving. Creamy with a cheesy topping, scalloped potatoes can easily play side dish to almost any main course. Serve scalloped potatoes with your favorite meat and watch your family fall in love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Serves 14 to 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, and sliced paper thin
3 cups milk
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
5 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack set in the lower third of oven. Combine sliced potatoes and milk in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, and immediately reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Place a colander over a large bowl and drain potatoes, reserving milk. You should have 2 cups of thick, starchy milk. If potatoes have absorbed more than 1 cup of milk, add enough milk to bring the reserved milk volume to 2 cups.
  • Rub a 3 1/2-quart oval baking dish with garlic and butter. Arrange sliced potatoes in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining butter and pour over reserved cooking milk and cream. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Transfer baking dish to oven and bake until cheese becomes deep golden brown and milk has reduced and thickened, 80 to 90 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Simple, yummy scalloped potatoes!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Arrange sliced potatoes in the casserole dish; season with salt.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly, until a thick white sauce forms, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remove from heat. Pour sauce over the potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and tops are lightly browned, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best choices for scalloped potatoes, as they hold their shape well and are less likely to fall apart during cooking.
  • Slice the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from being overcooked while others are still undercooked.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to slice the potatoes evenly and prevent them from tearing.
  • Layer the potatoes and sauce evenly: This will help to ensure that the potatoes are cooked evenly and that the sauce is distributed throughout the dish.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, but not so soft that they fall apart.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before serving: This will help to prevent them from breaking apart when you serve them.

Conclusion:

Make-ahead scalloped potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be prepared in advance and reheated when you're ready to serve. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, cheesy potato dish that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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