Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these homemade Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, a classic side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in cheddar, half of Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer and Bake: Layer potatoes, pour half of sauce, repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with Parmesan. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Serve: Cool for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, include cooked bacon or ham between potato layers.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be used for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
