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Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
A classic holiday side dish, these cheesy scalloped potatoes are ultimate comfort food at its finest!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium potato
- 1 cup fontina cheese 80 grams, grated; or firm mozzarella, gouda or gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt 2 grams
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
EXTRAS
- 1 tablespoon butter for buttering the baking pan
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly butter an 8 inch (21 cm) baking dish.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Soak the potatoes in cold water for approximately 30 minutes, drain well and pat dry.
- Grate the Fontina.
- In a medium pot melt the butter, add the flour, whisk until smooth, add the milk and continue whisking add the salt and pepper and continue whisking until thickened (just until bubbles start to appear) remove from heat. (If too thick add a little milk).
- In lightly buttered baking dish add a layer of potatoes (⅓ of the potatoes), sprinkle with half the grated cheese and ⅓ of the white sauce, another layer of potatoes, last half grated cheese, ⅓ white sauce, last layer of potatoes, white sauce and sprinkle with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bake covered for 45 minutes, uncover and continue cooking for approximately 15-30 minutes, or until tender. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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You may want to broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes in order to brown the top.
Notes
- Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While it is possible to freeze leftovers, potato texture may change when thawed. It will last up to two weeks in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Potassium
681mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
16.2mg
(18%)
Calcium
269mg
(27%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.