Scalloped Potatoes II

A simple classic: thin-sliced potatoes, baked with whole milk, flour, butter, and seasonings until creamy and tender.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
• 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 6 tablespoons butter, diced
• 1 quart whole milk, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Arrange one layer of potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons flour, and 2 tablespoons butter. Repeat layering 2 more times, until all of potatoes have been used. Slowly pour milk over the potatoes until the dish is 3/4 full of milk.

Step 3

Bake until the milk comes to a boil (check after 15 minutes), then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes more.