Scalloped Potatoes with Carrots

For the love…of potatoes. Yep, another potato recipe because we just love ’em! This Scalloped Potatoes with Carrots recipe features thinly sliced potatoes and carrots baked in that simple home-style and irresistible way. This is my modified healthier, lighter, quicker version (from the rich cream-heavy one) that we make for fast-paced weeknight dinners. But it may also suit the holiday table as well.

This is one of our family’s favorite baked potato dishes. It makes a wonderful dish to go alongside a meat dish of choice. Of course, one of my favorite things about making this particular one is the unbeatable flavors of homegrown, organic produce with the potatoes, carrots, and garlic from my very own garden. (My trip to the store was as far as my back yard:)) It’s amazing how different and rich homegrown veggies are. The carrots actually taste sweet, juicy and real. It really makes the flavors pop! And don’t even get me started about homegrown garlic. Even a kid can notice.

My teen daughter was pressing garlic and was taken back at how juicy it organically is, compared to the dry, near-aromaless rubbery cloves people pay money for. In fact, organic homegrown garlic in my homemade mayonnaise recipe is the secret ingredient that makes this condiment tastes oh so good.

With the best ingredients, you’ll just want to make this hearty meal over and over again! However, if you must get your potatoes from a grocery store, going organic is the closest thing to homegrown. Read on for some information I’ve learned about potatoes that are handy to know. They are, as told in folk tace, second to bread, right? As in, an alternative bread. Or as Ukrainians call it: “A second bread!” It’s worth knowing a few facts about what makes it so.

Scalloped Potatoes with Carrots Ingredients

• Red potatoes
• Organic or homegrown carrots

• Garlic (I used homegrown)
• Mayonnaise (I used homemade)
• Unsalted butter
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Raymonds Real Salt
• Bay leaves
• Organic fresh parsley

Scalloped Potatoes with Carrots Instructions

In a small bowl add mayonnaise, freshly ground pepper, salt, and pressed garlic. Mix all together well. (TIP: To save time on dishwashing, you may shortcut this step and add the mayonnaise and seasoning directly over the sliced carrots and potatoes in a large mixing bowl when they are ready. Your welcome! ;))

Peel and rinse carrots and potatoes. Slice them all into the 1/4-inch thickness and place them into a large bowl. Add in the seasoned mayonnaise marinade.

Rinse, chop fresh parsley and add it in. Gently mix all the ingredients in a fold-over fashion. Slide a spoon along the side of the bowl to the bottom, scoop some up and gently lay them over. Don’t pound on the veggies or they will water too much.

Transfer the seasoned potatoes with carrots into a glass or ceramic baking pan. Pour melted butter evenly over the veggies in the pan. Insert the bay leaves between potato chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the pan.

Scalloped Potatoes with Carrots Baking Instructions

Bake in a preheated oven to 400 F (205 C) for one hour or until a knife or a fork easily slides through.

After baking, remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy with your favorite salad and meat sides!

Or simply the country way, with a cup of cold buttermilk!

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Looking for more potato dishes? Please check these recipes out:

• Seasoned Baked Red Potato Wedges
• Buttered Golden Potatoes with Dill
• Garlic Butter Roasted Baby Potatoes with Dill
• Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Ranch Potatoes
• Braised Potatoes with Beef
• Bacon and Chives Roasted Potato Wedges
• Onion Roasted Potatoes

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This is an updated recipe. The picture (below) is from September 5, 2014, when the recipe was originally posted.

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