Monday, July 4, 2011

Scalloped Potatoes (2 versions)

First Version:

6 med. potatoes
3T. butter or margarine
2T. flour
3c. milk
1t. salt
1/4t. pepper
2T. chopped onion
1c. grated cheese (optional)

Wash and slice potatoes thin.  In a large saucepan, melt butter, then add flour and blend together.  Add milk and cook until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.  Stir in salt, pepper, onion, and cheese.  (You may add your own favorite seasonings.)  Put half the potatoes in a buttered casserole dish.   Cover with half the sauce.  Add remaining potatoes, then remaining sauce.  Cover and bake at 350℉ for about 1 hour.  Uncover and continue baking until top forms brown crust.

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Second Version:

6 med. potatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4t. pepper
2T. chopped onion
1c. grated cheese (optional)
1/2c. chopped ham (optional)

Wash and slice potatoes thin.  In a buttered casserole dish, add the potatoes and cream of mushroom soup and stir.  Add the pepper and onion (you may also add any of your favorite seasonings).  Stir in the cheese and ham.  Cover and bake at 350℉ for 45-60 min. or until potatoes are soft. 

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