Description
These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a comforting and indulgent side dish that combines creamy, tender potatoes with a luscious cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners or any occasion, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the milk mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- To make the dish even richer, you can use heavy cream in place of the milk or mix in some cream cheese to the sauce.
- Feel free to add garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs for additional flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier top, broil the dish for 2-3 minutes after removing the foil.
- You can prep this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes