grandma jeanne’s scalloped potatoes

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Parkersburg, WV
Updated on Apr 8, 2023

Fran’s Notes: This recipe was one of Grandma Jeanne Miller’s most popular dishes and one I often made for my own family. This dish is also great for holiday buffet dinners and potlucks. The options are my ideas, not Grandma’s! =^..^=

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 4-6 servings, depending on serving size

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups thinly sliced white potatoes, peeled
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded (not boiled)
  • OPTIONS
  • some ham
  • some bacon, fried & crumbled
  • some shredded cheese (for au gratin potatoes)

How To Make grandma jeanne’s scalloped potatoes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spritz a 2 1/2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, stir together the flour, salt, & pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Prepare potatoes, mince onion, & scald the milk (using a saucepan or microwave for 45-60 seconds until hot, but not boiling). Slice butter into pieces.
  • Step 4
    In the prepared baking dish, make 3 or 4 layers of potato slices, minced onion, flour mixture, and butter pieces.
  • Step 5
    Pour hot milk evenly over everything & cover with foil or a lid.
  • Step 6
    Bake COVERED for 45 minutes, then UNCOVER and bake ~15 minutes longer until potatoes are browned and fork-tender.
  • Step 7
    Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers after they are cooled.
  • Step 8
    NOTE: This recipe is easy to double. Bake in a 13 X 9” baking dish or large casserole dish. The temperature & time should be about the same. =^..^=

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