Description
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy, cheesy sauce and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main, it’s a classic dish that pleases any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the scalloped potatoes.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk, continuously stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Layer the Potatoes: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer. Pour half of the prepared milk sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle with half of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, allowing the potatoes to cook through while the sauce infuses them with flavor.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes. This step browns the cheese on top, creating a bubbly, golden crust and ensures the potatoes are tender.
- Serve Hot: Once baked to perfection, remove from the oven and serve the scalloped potatoes hot, enjoying the creamy, cheesy comfort with every bite.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the butter before whisking in the flour.
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture and taste.
- Grate your own Cheddar cheese for a fresher, richer flavor.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking to thicken the sauce before serving.
- You can add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or parsley on top before serving for freshness.
