Description
Creamy, layered cheesy scalloped potatoes deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Rich cheese and tender potato slices melt together, promising delicious satisfaction for hungry dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into rings
- 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and coat an 8×8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Create alternating layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions in the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft the cheese sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour and salt for one minute until smooth.
- Gradually pour milk into the butter mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Incorporate cheese into the sauce, stirring vigorously until completely melted and achieving a silky consistency.
- Gently cascade the cheese sauce over the layered potatoes and onions, ensuring complete coverage.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 85-90 minutes, monitoring until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- For a golden, crispy exterior, switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then season with salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Serve hot, revealing the bubbling, cheesy potato layers beneath a perfectly bronzed surface.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, consistent potato slices for better layering and appearance.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier and more stable scalloped potato texture.
- If reducing calories, substitute half-and-half with whole milk or use low-fat cheese without compromising flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg