Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of these Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are smothered in a rich cheddar cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection. A perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 1/2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in seasonings and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Layer potatoes: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cheese sauce over them, then repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Bake: Top with remaining cheeses, cover with foil, and bake. Remove foil and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for even, thin potato slices.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or cooked bacon between the layers.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
