best scalloped potatoes

44 Pinches
Seguin, TX
Updated on Feb 1, 2014

I wanted to make scalloped potatoes for dinner, but I wanted a ONE pan kind of thing, so this is what happened from my laziness! This turned out so awesome, and the leftovers were great too (even though there wasn't much left!)! This is full of flavor and will warm and fill your belly nicely!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3-4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese
  • - paprika to taste
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make best scalloped potatoes

  • Step 1
    Brown beef and drain. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in a sauce pan, and blend in flour. Let it sit a minute to thicken.
  • Step 4
    Add cold milk, salt and cayenne to the butter and flour mixture. Bring to a boil and stir until smooth.
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat and stir in 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Step 6
    In a 9x13 baking dish, layer half the potatoes, half the beef, and half the cheese mixture, then repeat. Add the remaining shredded cheese on top. Sprinkle the paprika on top over the cheese.
  • Step 7
    Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are done.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Category: Potatoes
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Scalloped
Keyword: #potaotes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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