The Best Creamy Scalloped Potatoes of Your Life!
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Oct 21, 2020, Updated Feb 19, 2022 |
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are a tender, creamy, and delicious comforting side dish! The parmesan cheese adds such an amazing flavor with a slight crust around the edges.
A Reader’s Review
“Be careful when you make these for a potluck. You’ll find that everytime after you will be asked to make them again! They REALLY are the best!”
Summer Joy
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients
There are only a few ingredients for these creamy potatoes. You will love how creamy and delicious they turn out. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
- Butter: Butter and potatoes just go together
- Flour: Acts as a thickener
- Salt and Pepper: Add more or less to taste
- Whipping Cream: This is not frozen whipped topping. You can use heavy whipping cream or half and half.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds flavor and texture
- Mozzarella Cheese: Such a great melting, flavorful cheese
- Potatoes: I used Russets
- Chives: Fresh for garnish
How to Make Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
The instruction list is not long and is easier than you might think! It will only take you 20 minutes of prep work, and then they bake for an hour. You can make your main, like my Boursin chicken, and a vegetable like my air fryer asparagus.
- Melt: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the flour, salt, and pepper. Add in the whipping cream and stir until it begins to thicken. Then add in half of the parmesan cheese.
- Layer: In a lightly sprayed 2-quart casserole dish, arrange half of the potatoes overlapping each other, then spread half of the sauce on top, followed by 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of potatoes and sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25-30 minutes more until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top starts to brown. Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Potato Tips
Here are some tips and suggestions to help you ensure your creamy scalloped potatoes turn out perfect. This recipe is hard to get wrong, but if you have any questions or concerns, check out these tips.
- Curdling: The curdling is caused by high heat. So, to keep the sauce together, you need to make a smooth cheese sauce instead of layering grated cheese and milk or cream with the potatoes. Also, don’t boil your sauce.
- Kind: Russet Potatoes or Yukon Golds deliver the best taste and shape. Russets have the most starch and make the creamiest sauce, and Yukons tend to hold their shape a little better.
- Cutting: Try to keep the potatoes the same size and slice them between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. You can even use a mandoline or other tool to ensure uniformity.
- Cook: Do not boil your potatoes before baking. The sauce relies on starch from the potatoes to thicken it.
- Add-ins: There are many ways to diversify this creamy scalloped potato recipe. Add garlic, diced onion, and peppers. For heat, add a can of diced green chilies. You can also add crumbled bacon or small cubes of ham.
- Cheese: You can use different kinds of cheese for different flavors and textures. Experiment with your favorites.
Storing Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
- Make Ahead: You can bake these ahead of time and refrigerate them the day before, then reheat them in the oven for half an hour to 40 minutes before serving.
- Fridge: Keep the creamy scalloped potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
- Freeze: If you plan to freeze the scalloped potatoes, they must be removed from the oven before they finish cooking to protect their texture. Once you freeze the potatoes, you may want to thaw them in the refrigerator or bake them frozen.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a small saucepan melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat and which in the flour, salt and pepper. Add the whipping cream and stir for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Arrange half of the potatoes in the prepared casserole dish overlapping each other. Spread half of the sauce on top followed by 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of potatoes and sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25-30 minutes more until the potatoes are fork tender and the top is starting to brown. Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Updated Post on October 21, 2020
Originally Posted on March 23, 2019
Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 13gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 703mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1481IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.