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Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes


Published: Friday, January 23, 2026

2 Tbsp, butter

3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1½ c. fat-free milk

½ c. shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 c.)

1 c. thinly sliced onions, divided

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.

Coat an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray. Place half the potatoes in dish; layer with ½ cup onion and half the cheese sauce. Repeat layers.

Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer. —6 servings.

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