OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES

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An easy recipe for Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes, made with softened onions, an easy roux, and thinly sliced potatoes.

Categories     Potato     Side     Casserole/Gratin     Cheddar     Winter     Gourmet     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups thinly sliced onion
9 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a skillet, cook the onion and 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is very soft. In a heavy saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of the remaining butter over moderately low heat, whisk in the flour, and cook the roux, whisking, for 3 minutes. Add the milk, scalded, in a stream, whisking, and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer the sauce, whisking, for 1 minute and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Peel the potatoes and slice them ⅛-inch thick. Spread about one third of the sauce in the bottom of a well-buttered 3-quart gratin dish at least 2 ½-inches deep, cover it with a layer of potato slices, overlapping the slices slightly, and cover the potatoes with one third of the onions. Sprinkle the onions with one third of the Cheddar and continue to layer the remaining sauce, potatoes, onions, and Cheddar in the same manner. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and dot it with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits.
  • Bake the mixture, covered with foil, in the middle of preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the potato mixture for 35 minutes more, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.

Omid Khan
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Yum!


Emma Chase
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.


Faith Ikechukwu
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These scalloped potatoes are the best I've ever had. They're so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection.


Vijay Pallapu
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I've made these scalloped potatoes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Albert Schlesinger
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These scalloped potatoes were a hit at my potluck. Everyone loved them!


Carl Gentry
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I used a mixture of Yukon Gold and russet potatoes for the best texture, and it was perfect.


kate Dennis
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I added a bit of chopped onion to the sauce for extra flavor, and it turned out great.


Adeel Sharif
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These scalloped potatoes were easy to make and they turned out great. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Tiffany Nicole
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Overall, these scalloped potatoes were good, but not great. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ch Taha
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The potatoes were a bit undercooked for my taste, but the sauce was very flavorful.


Cade Cabdulaahi
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These scalloped potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more cheese and seasonings next time.


Elisha Gitonga
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I've tried many scalloped potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mamun Nur Rashid
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These scalloped potatoes are the best I've ever had. They're so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection.


John Negron
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I made these scalloped potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Bae Tondi
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These scalloped potatoes were delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection.


Fakhar Haider
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This is my go-to recipe for scalloped potatoes. They're always a crowd-pleaser and they're so easy to make. I like to use a mixture of Yukon Gold and russet potatoes for the best texture.


mary trigg
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually add a little bit of chopped onion to the sauce for extra flavor.


Mark McGuckin
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These scalloped potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.