Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy baked side dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with a rich sauce and melted cheese, perfect for comforting family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- If using, sauté chopped onion until soft and add to the cheese sauce.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before baking. Serve with a green salad for a complete meal.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/scalloped-potatoes/