Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes layers thin-sliced potatoes and onions in a velvety, buttery sauce that bakes to a golden, gently crisp top. Each bite is rich, milky, and peppery with soft, tender centers. Serve it as a comforting side for holiday roasts, Sunday dinners, or any cozy gathering where a warm, creamy bake shines.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Arrange about 1/3 of the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with about 1/3 of the onion slices. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the potato and onion layer; dot with 2 tablespoons cubed butter. Season this layer with salt and black pepper. Repeat the layering two more times.
- 3
Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour in enough warm milk over the mixture in the baking dish so the liquid is level with the top layer of potatoes.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbling with a golden brown crust, 45 to 60 minutes. Place a baking sheet under the baking dish to catch any drips; the sauce may bubble over the sides. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 301.23 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 6.73 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 36.78 g 13%
- Total Fat 14.66 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.09 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 447.05 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 158.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 516.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 138.44 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.46 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Diced Onion, Salt & Pepper, and Sliced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 301.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Diced Onion, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Potatoes, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes healthy?
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 301.23 calories and 6.73 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 447.05 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.27 g (46% 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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