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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

This cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe features layers of tender potatoes, rich creamy sauce, and loads of cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 318 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan Set
  • vegetable grater
  • deep baking dish
  • Mandoline slicer

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 4.5 cups sliced Yukon gold or Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced to ⅛ inch thickness

Seasonings

  • 1 to 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Sauce Components

  • 3 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded colby cheddar cheese divided

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash potato slices then dry them completely and set to the side.
  • Add salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to a large bowl and whisk together until combined.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large casserole dish with a cover.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour until completely combined.
  • Whisk in half-and-half, ½ cup of monterey jack cheese, and ½ cup of colby cheddar cheese until completely combined, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add dried potato slices to the seasoning bowl and toss evenly covering all the slices with seasoning.

Baking

  • Add half of the potatoes in one layer to the pan then pour half of the cheese sauce over them, spread it out covering the layer.
  • Repeat with the final layer of potatoes and pour remaining cheese sauce on top, making sure all of the potatoes are completely covered.
  • Bake covered in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove the cover and bake for an additional 30-50 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and potatoes are completely tender.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then serve.

Notes

For vertical baking, you must double the sauce and seasoning amount. Remember to slice potatoes thin for even cooking and allow the dish to rest before serving to keep it creamy and thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 458mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked, Cheese, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, creamy, potatoes, Side Dish
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