Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of these delicious Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Perfect as a side dish for any meal or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth.
- Layer the potatoes: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rest and garnish: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Enhance with caramelized onions or bacon
- Prep ahead by keeping sliced potatoes in cold water
- Dish can be made a day ahead and reheated
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
