Easy Microwaved Scalloped Potatoes

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Updated 12/04/20
Easy Microwaved Scalloped Potatoes

The Spruce / Maxwell Cozzi
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
273 Calories
12g Fat
30g Carbs
11g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 483mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 11mg 57%
Calcium 281mg 22%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 727mg 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Scalloped potatoes are popular, but need an hour and a half to bake. If you want to enjoy scalloped potatoes but don't have much time, make these quick microwave scalloped potatoes. Use the food processor to slice the potatoes to save even more time.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds yukon gold

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Easy Microwaved Scalloped Potatoes ingredients

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  2. Find a 9 x 13 baking dish or a 2-quart gratin dish that fits in your microwave, and spray it with cooking spray.

    microwave safe dish

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  3. Peel potatoes.

    peel potatoes

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  4. Use a knife or food processor fitted with the slicing blade to slice potatoes into 1/2-inch slices.

    slice potatoes

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  5. Stir together the cream of mushroom soup and milk in a large bowl.

    Stir together the cream of mushroom soup and milk in a bowl

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  6. Add potatoes. Stir to coat the potatoes well.

    potatoes in the milk mixture

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  7. Pour into the prepared pan.

    potatoes and milk mixture in a dish

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  8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, folding back a corner to allow steam to escape. Heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking dish and heat on high for another 5 minutes.

    potatoes in a dish covered with plastic wrap

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  9. Stir.

    potatoes and milk sauce in a dish

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  10. Top with cheese. Heat another 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

    Easy Microwaved Scalloped Potatoes, topped with cheese

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