Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of these delicious Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are smothered in a rich cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection, making it the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Layer potatoes and sauce: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cheese sauce over them, and repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden brown and tender. Let rest before serving, garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potato slices.
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or caramelized onions between layers.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
