MYO Scalloped Potatoes

Make your own creamy scalloped potatoes for a fraction of the price of boxed scalloped potatoes, with twice the flavor with this simple, yet dirt cheap recipe.

Once again, this is one of the recipes mentioned in our free downloadable ebook! In order to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly, we prefer to use a mandoline slicer to cut them into slices. To transform these simple scalloped potatoes into au gratin potatoes add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the sauce prior to pouring onto the potatoes.

Scalloped Potatoes

You’ll Need:
1 Large Onion, cut in rings
3 Tbs. Butter
3 Tbs. Flour
Salt & Pepper
1 cup Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth (make a little with bouillon if you don’t have stock on hand)
3-4 Medium Potatoes, washed

Preheat the oven to 350F

Cut the scrubbed potatoes into thin slices and toss ’em in a 9″x13″ pan. Place the onion (cut into rings) all over the top of potatoes, set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, stirring constantly until it becomes pasty and then forms a ball. Cook for about 1 minute, continuing to stir. Add broth and milk (together) into the flour/butter mix, whisking constantly until creamy and thick (cooking over medium heat), but do not boil.
Pour the thickened sauce over the potatoes and onions sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, If you’d like you can sprinkle on some fresh or dried parsley for colors as well.

Place in the oven. Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is lightly browned. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just prior to serving.

Scalloped Potato Variations:

• Add chopped up leftover meat, veggies, etc. to the sauce before pouring
• Add 1- 2 tsp of crushed red pepper seeds for a little Southwestern kick
• Pork chop scalloped potato casserole
• Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the sauce to transform scalloped potatoes into Au Gratin potatoes! During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle a bit more cheese on the top.

💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Homemade Scalloped Potatoes

Boxed scalloped potatoes look cheap until you compare them to this. A single box of Betty Crocker Scalloped Casserole Potatoes runs $1.97 at Walmart and feeds 4 — barely. This recipe feeds 6 to 8 for less than that, using real potatoes, real butter, and a made-from-scratch cream sauce that actually tastes like something.

How That Stacks Up

📅 Walmart prices last verified June 19, 2026. Prices may vary by location and are subject to change.

The boxed version costs 8% more per serving than making it from scratch, and only feeds 4 people instead of 6. You’re paying extra for dehydrated potato slices and an ingredient list that reads like a chemistry exam. At a restaurant you’d spend up to $48 for the same six servings you just made for $2.14.

Want to know exactly what each batch costs down to the penny? Here’s how to calculate the real cost of a recipe (the same method used for the price breakdown above).

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

approximate calories183kcal

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preparation timePrep 15 minutes mins

cook timeCook 40 minutes mins

total timeTotal 55 minutes mins

Tender sliced potatoes and onions baked in a creamy homemade sauce until golden brown and bubbling. This classic comfort-food side dish is simple, inexpensive, and perfect alongside ham, pork chops, chicken, or roast beef.

ServingsServings 6

CourseCourse Fall Side Dish, Side Dish

CuisineCuisine American

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: 2.14

Ingredients

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• ▢ 3 to 4 medium potatoes scrubbed and thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 large onion sliced into rings
• ▢ 3 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 1 cup chicken broth
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon parsley chopped (optional garnish)

Equipment

9×13-inch baking dish

medium saucepan

Whisk

Sharp Knife

Cutting Board

Instructions

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange the sliced potatoes evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter the onion rings over the potatoes.
   3 to 4 medium potatoes

   1 large onion
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
   3 tablespoons butter
4. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until a smooth paste forms.
   3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and creamy. Do not allow it to boil.
   1 cup milk

   1 cup chicken broth
6. Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and onions.
7. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
   ½ teaspoon salt

   ¼ teaspoon black pepper
8. Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is lightly browned.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
   1 tablespoon parsley

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Nutrition

Serving 1g | Calories 183kcal | Carbohydrates 26g | Protein 4g | Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0.2g | Cholesterol 21mg | Sodium 407mg | Potassium 563mg | Fiber 3g | Sugar 4g | Vitamin A 301IU | Vitamin C 24mg | Calcium 74mg | Iron 1mg | Net Carbs 23g

Notes

 

**Variation Ideas**

* Stir 1 to 2 cups of cooked diced ham, chicken, turkey, or leftover vegetables into the sauce before baking.
* Add 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes for a Southwestern-style version.
* Top with browned pork chops before baking for a complete one-pan meal.
* For Au Gratin Potatoes, stir 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce and sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

**Storage**
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

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