Title: How to Cook Potatoes | Better Homes & Gardens
Headings: How to Cook Potatoes
How to Cook Potatoes
How to Bake Potatoes
How to Make Fried Potatoes
How to Boil Potatoes
How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
How to Make Scalloped Potatoes
How to Make Mashed Potatoes
How to Mash Potatoes
Handheld Potato Masher
Potato Ricer
Electric Mixer

Content: Use a colander to drain the potatoes, then allow them to cool. You can also run the potatoes under cold water to speed up the process. How to Make Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Russet and Sweet Potatoes
For the best scalloped potatoes, select a waxy or medium-starch variety such as Yukon gold, red, yellow, or white potatoes. Slices of these potato varieties tend to hold their shape better during baking than higher-starch potatoes. Because these potatoes have thin peels (unlike russets), you can leave the peels on the potatoes for extra color and texture. Here are some other tips for making homemade scalloped potatoes: potatoes
The thickness of your potato slices is key; typically 1/8 inch is recommended. Because you'll want the thickness of all the slices to be consistent for even baking (to avoid over- or underbaked areas), your best bet is to use a mandoline. If you don't have access to a mandoline, use a sharp chef's knife to cut thin, even slices.