How to Make Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

2. Grease a 2-quart glass casserole dish with shortening (or cooking spray).

3. In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat.

4. Cook onion in butter for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

5. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.

6. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

7. Stir in milk.

8. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.

9. Spread potatoes in a casserole dish.

10. Pour sauce over potatoes.

11. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces; sprinkle over potatoes.

12. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

13. Uncover, and sprinkle parsley on top.

14. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes longer, or until potatoes are tender.

15. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken as it stands.

16. Serve hot.

Recipe Tip: Peel the potatoes, if you must. But, the best scalloped potatoes are unpeeled.