Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes features tender layers of potatoes in a rich, buttery milk sauce with a hint of onion, parsley, and paprika. It’s comforting and velvety with a gentle warmth, perfect for busy weeknights or as an effortless holiday side that frees up valuable oven space. Serve alongside roasted meats or a crisp salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes, onion, and butter in a large microwave-safe dish.
- 2
Combine the flour and salt in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes and gently toss until the vegetables are coated.
- 3
Pour the milk over the potatoes.
- 4
Microwave on high until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- 5
Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and paprika before serving.
- Calories 159.68 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.61 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 23.4 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.24 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.96 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.58 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 373.45 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 400.73 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 26.38 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Parsley, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 159.68 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Parsley, Paprika, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes healthy?
- Microwave Creamy Scalloped Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 159.68 calories and 3.61 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 373.45 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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