Just Like Moms Scalloped Potatoes

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Just Like Moms Scalloped Potatoes

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Scalloped potatoes are a cozy, old‑fashioned comfort dish that transforms thinly sliced potatoes into something irresistibly creamy and tender, baked slowly in a rich sauce until the top turns beautifully golden. The dish traces its origins to European cooking—particularly English and French kitchens—where layered potato bakes became a practical way to stretch simple ingredients into hearty, satisfying meals. Over time, scalloped potatoes evolved into a beloved staple in American home cooking, celebrated for their warmth, simplicity, and timeless appeal.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Additional Cooking 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 People

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American, European, French

Calories: 1180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

3 lbs potatoes thinly sliced
1 lb bacon fried crisp and chopped divided
1 small onion thinly sliced
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
11/2 cups cream
1 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar such as Beechers or Tilamook
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Green onions and parsley for garnish

Method

Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan.
3. Whisk in flour.
4. Slowly add milk, and cream whisking until thickened.
5. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic and onion powder.
6. Layer potatoes and onion in a buttered baking dish along with some of the cheese and bacon (save some for top but you can never have enough cheese or bacon so feel free to add more).
7. Pour sauce over the potatoes.
8. Sprinkle cheese on top.
9. Cover with foil.
10. Bake 45 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake another 25–30 minutes, until browned and tender.

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