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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Electric Skillets

    Updated: Mar 3, 2024 · Published: Mar 6, 2019 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Electric Skillet Scalloped Potatoes

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    Potatoes, onions, and a creamy, cheesy sauce – the holy trinity of deliciousness, if you ask me. Electric skillet potatoes is one of my most favorite dishes, as it can easily be a comfort-food side dish or a main entrée if you add veggies, ham or sausage to it.

    Cheesy scalloped potatoes in brown bowls with whole Yukon Gold potatoes on the side.
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Electric Skillet Potatoes
    • Top Tip
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    Why I Love This Recipe

    In this recipe, the cheese sauce that forms in the pan holds those perfectly sliced potatoes and onions together for the perfect bite, similar to my electric skillet grilled cheese recipe. YUM.

    Traditionally, scalloped potatoes are baked in the oven for around an hour or more, until the potatoes have cooked through. But, if you don't want to wait that long for that cheesy potato goodness, you might want to try these electric skillet scalloped potatoes!

    Not only does it take a shorter amount of time (about 45 minutes), but the electric frying pan saves you from having to heat up your oven if you don't feel like it and keeps your stovetop free and clear for any other dishes you might be cooking.

    Your family will love smelling the onions, potatoes and cheese cooking, and I'm sure will be waiting in anticipation for your skillet potatoes to be done.

    Ingredients

    With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you can have a delicious and filling dish to warm you up.

    • butter - I use salted butter.
    • yellow onions - Yellow onions are great for cooking.
    • potatoes - Try russet or Yukon Gold (my favorite).
    • water, milk or cream - Use whichever liquid you prefer: 1. If you're watching calories, use water. 2. For full, rich flavor, use cream. 3. For something in between, use milk.
    • cheddar cheese - I like a sharp cheddar.
    • parsley - You can even try swapping the parsley out for dill, which goes great with potatoes.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    If you're not too concerned about calories, you can swap the water out for milk, half-and-half, or cream. Cream is traditional. It makes the sauce a bit thicker and creamier, which has never been a complaint in my house.

    How to Make Electric Skillet Potatoes

    Butter melting in an electric skillet.

    Step #1: Melt the butter in the electric skillet over medium heat (300°F).

    Onions in an electric skillet.

    Step #2: Add the onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

    Potatoes and onions in an electric skillet.

    Step #3: Add the olive oil and layer the potato slices on the bottom of the skillet with the onions. Season with salt and pepper.

    Potatoes and onions in an electric skillet with the lid on.

    Step #4: Cook without stirring for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to brown on the bottom. Add the liquid, cover with the lid and cook over medium low heat (250°F) for 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

    Scalloped potatoes with cheese in an electric skillet.

    Step #5: Sprinkle the potatoes with the cheese. Cover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

    Cheesy scalloped potatoes in brown bowl topped with parsley.

    Step #6: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the parsley over the potatoes. Serve!

    Top Tip

    • For evenly sliced potatoes, try using a mandolin and adjust the thickness setting to the highest one so your potatoes don't fall apart while cooking.
    • Also, be sure to use the hand grip tool so you don't hurt yourself!

    Recipe FAQs

    What temperature should you fry potatoes in an electric skillet?

    Generally speaking, I find the best temperature to be around 300°F to 350°F. If you want them to be more crispy, keep the temperature on the higher end but watch that the bottoms aren't burning.

    How do you store leftovers?

    Cover any leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    How do you reheat leftovers?

    They can be reheated in the electric skillet on medium-low, with the lid on, until heated through.

    Cheesy scalloped potatoes in brown bowls, yellow potatoes on the side.

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    📋Recipe

    Cheesy scalloped potatoes in brown bowls on marble background.

    Electric Skillet Potatoes

    Joss Dyckson
    Potatoes, onions, and cheese – the holy trinity of deliciousness, if you ask me. Electric skillet, cheesy scalloped potatoes is one of my most favorite dishes, as it can easily be a comfort-food side dish or a main entrée if you add ham or sausage to it.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 332 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 small yellow onions - sliced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 - 6 potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) - cleaned and thinly sliced
    • 1 cup water, milk or cream - whichever you prefer
    • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese - grated
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley - chopped
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter in the electric skillet over medium heat (300°F).
      Butter melting in an electric skillet.
    • Add the onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
      Onions in an electric skillet.
    • Add the olive oil and layer the potato slices on the bottom of the skillet with the onions. Season with salt and pepper.
      Potatoes and onions in an electric skillet.
    • Cook without stirring for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to brown on the bottom. Add the liquid, cover with the lid and cook over medium low heat (250°F) for 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
      Potatoes and onions in an electric skillet with the lid on.
    • Sprinkle the potatoes with the cheese. Cover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
      Scalloped potatoes with cheese in an electric skillet.
    • Turn off the heat and sprinkle the parsley over the potatoes. Serve.
      Cheesy scalloped potatoes in brown bowls with whole Yukon Gold potatoes on the side.

    Equipment

    • Electric Skillet

    Notes

    • For evenly sliced potatoes, try using a mandolin and adjust the thickness setting to the highest one so your potatoes don't fall apart while cooking. Also, be sure to use the hand grip tool so you don't hurt yourself!
    • Cover any leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • They can be reheated in the skillet on medium-low.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 988mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 33.6mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 7.5mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Scott says

      December 04, 2023 at 8:37 pm

      Are you using a 16in skillet? That looks like 12x12 model so I'd have to bump up the ingredients (which is fine, for the holiday crowd anyway).

      Reply
      • Joss Dyckson says

        December 04, 2023 at 8:52 pm

        Hi Scott. Yes, the model in the images and video is a 12" x 12" electric skillet.

        Reply
    2. Lani says

      April 09, 2023 at 10:37 am

      I'm going to try this recipe it sounds delicious, I just have one question do you think that you can pre make these and serve them later or should they be made right before the meal?

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        April 10, 2023 at 9:44 am

        Hi, Lani. I have reheated these potatoes and they still taste just fine, in my opinion.

        Reply
    3. Michele says

      December 23, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Delicious looking. What kind of cheese is used?

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 26, 2022 at 9:43 am

        Thank you Michele, it's cheddar.

        Reply
    4. Rosy A. says

      September 17, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      Wow! Thanks!!! I tried it today for the first time and it came out great!!!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        September 17, 2022 at 9:28 pm

        Right on Rosy, good to hear. Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Connie says

      January 07, 2022 at 8:20 am

      For the Electric Skillet Scalloped Potatoes recipe, if want to make with cooked ham included, would you follow the same recipe instructions? How much ham would you use, layer the ham on top of the potatoes, add more water (or milk) if including ham? Make try for supper tonight. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        January 07, 2022 at 9:44 am

        Hi Connie. I can't say for sure because I haven't tested this recipe with cooked ham, but I don't believe you'd have to add more liquid or change cooking times. You could try layering it into the potatoes and then follow the same instructions. I would add 1 to 2 cups diced ham, but depends on your preference. Again, that shouldn't change the cooking time. Sounds yummy, hope it turns out!

        Reply
      • Rosy A. says

        September 17, 2022 at 3:08 pm

        Hi Connie

        I think cooking the sausage separately first letting it brown just a little bit and then follow the same steps layering the sausage on top of the potatoes…

        I used today on top of the cheese bacon bits and it was delicious!!!

        Thank you

        Reply
    6. Elle says

      November 24, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Looks great but I'm always disappointed when recipes don't specify the kind of onion, or the kind of potato to be used. there are so many varieties, it would be very helpful to know what the creator used.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        November 24, 2020 at 11:38 am

        Hi Elle, the kind of potato and onion in this recipe is really up to personal preference. However, I will note that for future recipes. I usually use Yukon Gold or Russet for these scalloped potatoes and yellow onions. Thanks for the comment.

        Reply
    7. Frank Fulmer says

      May 17, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Tasted great. My first. Scalloped potatoes and it was easy.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        May 17, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Thank you Frank, I'm so glad it worked out for you, especially being your first time.

        Reply

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