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