Description
Creamy and indulgent, these Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a rich cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
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, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, 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, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk and cream. Season and add cheeses until smooth.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the cheese sauce, add remaining potatoes, then the rest of the sauce. Top with cheddar.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender. Rest, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance with nutmeg or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Can be prepped a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
