Scalloped Potatoes — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

Waxy potatoes and a real cream sauce built on a light roux keep the layers from breaking or curdling, and good sharp cheddar between them earns the oven time. Slice the potatoes an eighth of an inch thick on a mandoline so they cook evenly and lie flat. Uneven slices leave you with crunchy spots and mush in the same pan.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 8 servings

Potatoes

Waxy Yukon Golds hold their slice and cook creamy without falling apart.

3 lb

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Whole milk

Milk and cream together make a sauce rich but not heavy.

2 cups

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Heavy cream

Cream gives the sauce the body to coat every slice.

1 cup

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Cheddar cheese

Sharp cheddar layered through adds flavor and a browned top.

2 cups

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Butter

Butter for the roux and to grease the dish.

4 tbsp

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All-purpose flour

A light roux keeps the cream sauce from breaking in the oven.

3 tbsp

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Garlic and onion

Minced garlic and a little onion infuse the cream.

3 cloves, half an onion

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat

A reasonable little indulgence.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

Air fryerOne-potSheet pan

The Method

Slice the potatoesSlice the potatoes 1/8 inch thick on a mandoline so they cook evenly and lie flat in the dish.
Make the sauceMelt butter, soften the garlic and onion, stir in the flour for 2 minutes, then whisk in the milk and cream and simmer to a thin gravy.
LayerLay a third of the potatoes in a buttered dish, salt them, add sauce and cheese, and repeat for three layers, ending with cheese.
Bake coveredCover with foil and bake at 375F for 45 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
BrownUncover and bake 20-25 minutes more until the top is deep golden and bubbling, then rest 15 minutes before serving.

The Toolkit

Baking dish · Mandoline · Saucepan · Box grater

Straight Answers

Can you make Scalloped Potatoes in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Scalloped Potatoes? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Scalloped Potatoes ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Scalloped Potatoes gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Scalloped Potatoes vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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