Description
Creamy, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. This easy recipe features layers of tender potatoes and rich cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish for any meal or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds (about 2 pounds)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into ¼-inch rounds. Thinly slice the onion into rings.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Arrange half the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sliced onions.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and onions.
- Repeat with another layer of potatoes, onions, and the remaining cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an ultra-rich version, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
- Add crispy bacon bits between layers for extra indulgence.
- Swap cheddar for Gruyère, Swiss, or mozzarella for different cheese flavors.
- Add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Fresh thyme or rosemary can be added for an aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8th of dish)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: N/A