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Golden scalloped potatoes garnished with herbs in a round baking dish, surrounded by soft candlelight.

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This creamy,cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe serves 4 and is perfect as a comforting sidedish. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich cheese sauce, then bakeduntil golden and tender. Simple, satisfying, and made from scratch in just afew easy steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half for creamier texture
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced, optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced, optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Whisk for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly add milk, whisking until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in cheese until melted and creamy. Remove from heat.
  5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish. Add half the onion and garlic if using.
  6. Pour half the cheese sauce over the layer.
  7. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, and sauce.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  9. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.