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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Skip the box mixes and make this delicious Scalloped potatoes recipe. It is so cheesy and the perfect side dish for dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Set at room temperature
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes thinly sliced (1/8 inch thick) (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk 2% or whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking dish with a non stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and then whisk in the flour and the minced garlic.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and then gradually add in the milk and whisk constantly until well combined and smooth. Then stir in the salt and pepper.
- Cook on low until the sauce is smooth (whisking constantly).
- Turn the heat off and then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined.
- Then place half of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce on top of the layer of the potatoes in the pan. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 55-70 minutes at 350 degrees F until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil for 3-5 minutes until the top of the scalloped potatoes are browned slightly.
- Remove and let the potatoes set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
659mg
(27%)
Potassium
853mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
562IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.