Description
Mom’s Creamy Scalloped Potatoes is a comforting, baked dish of thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered in a rich milk-based sauce and optionally topped with Romano cheese. Golden on top and tender inside, it’s a classic side perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
5–6 cups thinly sliced potatoes (1/8–1/4 inch thick)
2 cups thinly sliced onions
3 cups whole milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the dish, followed by half the onions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining potatoes, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour over the layered potatoes until nearly covered.
- Sprinkle Romano cheese on top if using. Bake uncovered for 1 hour until golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- For a cheesy twist, add cheddar or Gruyère to the sauce.
- Minced garlic deepens the flavor when mixed into the milk.
- Herbs like thyme or rosemary add a rustic note.
- Sour cream or cream cheese can be added for extra creaminess.
- Use vegan cheese and almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg