Scalloped Potatoes — recipe by J_C
Medium
Public

Scalloped Potatoes

by J_C • 2026

Why some badges are missing
  • Not vegan: chicken bouillon cubes → try vegetable stock
  • Not vegetarian: chicken bouillon cubes → try vegetable stock
  • Not gluten-free: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not dairy-free: milk → try oat milk
  • Not low-FODMAP: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not low-histamine: chicken bouillon cubes
  • Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: flour → try wholemeal flour
  • Not kidney-friendly: chicken bouillon cubes → try low-salt vegetable stock

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

About this recipe

A classic American-style potato gratin with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheese sauce made with Velveeta and chicken stock, producing a rich, comforting side dish ideal for family dinners.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Rating

—

Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

  • 6 tablespoons margarine

  • 0.25 cups flour

  • 6 teaspoons salt

  • 2 cups chicken bouillon cubes

  • 3 cups milk

  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese

  • 8 medium potatoes — or 6

Instructions

Step by step

  1. 1

    Melt margarine, add flour, bring to boil.

  2. 2

    Add milk and bouillon.

  3. 3

    Add salt and cheese.

  4. 4

    Peel and slice potatoes about 1/4", parboil until tender.

  5. 5

    Drain and put in baking dish.

  6. 6

    Pour sauce over potatoes and bake at 350°.

  7. 7

    May cut amounts in half for family of 4-5.

Per serving

serves 4
Calories
726kcal
Protein
20.5g
Carbs
93.2g
Fat
30.2g
Fibre
6g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
2,473mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

Original scan

We've kept the original page so the handwriting (and the kitchen-stained edges) live alongside the cleaned-up recipe forever. Tap any page to zoom.

Rate this recipe

Shared notes

Cook's annotations

No notes yet.

Family legacy

Audio reminiscence

A short voice memory — Mum reading the recipe out, a grandparent sharing the story behind it, a tip whispered while cooking. Up to ~60 seconds.

No audio memory yet.

Complete the table

Smart wine & side pairings

Evolution timeline

How this recipe has changed

Edit on 2026-06-24

Edited 6/24/2026, 4:18:03 PM

Admin edit 2026-06-25

Edited 6/25/2026, 9:33:42 AM

Edit on 2026-07-01

Edited 7/1/2026, 10:59:15 AM

Edit on 2026-07-01

Edited 7/1/2026, 11:00:32 AM

Le Creuset - the utimate cooking dish