Ingredients
4 cups potatoes, sliced very thin (I scrub the potatoes with a brush and do not peel. You can peel if you prefer)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk plus a splash more if you like them extra creamy
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
nutmeg (optional)
paprika, if desired
Directions
Melt butter in a small pan; add onion and cook several minutes. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes.
Whisk in milk, stirring constantly; bring to a simmer and cook 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat and add salt, pepper and a few swipes across a micro-plane of whole nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup cheese and ketchup, if using.
Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly buttered or sprayed one-quart casserole dish.
Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F. (I bake in toaster oven and cover with foil if browning too much).
Servings: 6
Just a little something from Judy says
My husband will be so very happy if I make these. Thank you for including the easy to print recipe. Because we both like the taste of ketchup, we will try it your way. Thanks so much for sharing another one of your amazing recipes.
marie says
This looks so yummy…I love the addition of the ketchup! Must be the little kid in me too!
Sue says
I bet it tastes as good as it looks, Thanks for sharing, I am printing this one for sure.
Sue
SarahGeorge says
Looks delicious! Amazing photography as always :). Thank you for your sweet visit 🙂
Nancy's Notes says
Scrumptious looking and I'm printing this recipe right now! Thank you for sharing!
Hugs,
Nancy
Gypsy Heart says
My mother used to make scalloped potatoes and I used to…a lot. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder of this special comfort food!
I've been having so many technical problems around here and haven't been visiting as much as I'd like.
xo
Pat
Gypsy Heart says
My mother used to make scalloped potatoes and I used to…a lot. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder of this special comfort food!
I've been having so many technical problems around here and haven't been visiting as much as I'd like.
xo
Pat
corners of my life says
Old-Time Recipes are often the best. Thanks.
bj says
Oh, dear…such trouble here with the Compute that finally died. I am trying to use son's notebook til new computer come in and it' is sooo hard
Yes, the package is here. It is at my daughters house..we were out of town until today and I will go get it tomorrow.
Thanks so so much and I'll get back to you when I can use this notebook again just know the pkg. arrived safe and sound.
Love, bj
kitty says
What a perfect dish of comfort food, Lorraine! Who doesn't love a creamy dish of scalloped potatoes? These would be a perfect addition to an Easter buffet.
Maggie Ann says
Yum…the perfect dish for this kind of chilly weather. =) I made stuffed peppers this week and they were so good. Hope your day is fun…I hope mine will pick up some energy….smile.
Ceil says
Hi Lorraine! My daughter and her little ones are coming to stay for a few days next week. This looks like a perfect side-dish to warm us up. It's still cold here!
Thank you 🙂
Ceil
Barbara says
You are so right! Scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Yours look awesome!
NanaDiana says
One of our favorites . Hubby always likes them with slices of ham. Yum!!! xo Diana
Cheryl says
This looks delicious!
Your food photography is always beautiful!
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
I just mentioned to the kids that we should have these soon! No doubt my oldest will add some ketchup at the table:@)
Ann says
I absolutely love scalloped potatoes. Usually I throw some ham in with mine
Carol OurSearsKitHome says
Love this dish! It
1. has potatoes
2. has cheese
True comfort food!
nancycreative.com says
These potatoes look wonderful–wish I could have some right now! 🙂
podso says
One of my husband's favorites. We have it often for New Years or Easter … I guess I should be thinking about it soon!
Kathleen says
Always searching for the ultimate recipe for this! I love ketchup, it is a food group for my gkids! 🙂
FABBY'S LIVING says
Love this wonderful confort food the best! I like your récipe sweetie…thanks for sharing. I'm Hungry.
Have a great week.
FABBY
Cranberry Morning says
Ah, YUM. What time is dinner? I haven't made scalloped potatoes in ages. Looks wonderful.
Janette's Sage/Simply Your Decor says
comfort food for sure and one I know my family would enjoy…looks wonderful
Deb says
I'm going to try this. Thanks for the recipe. Deb