Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes bathed in a velvety cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in seasonings and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cheese sauce, then repeat. Top with remaining cheese and paprika.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider layering caramelized onions or cooked bacon.
- Using a mandoline slicer ensures uniformly thin potato slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
