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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 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 cup grated Fontina cheese ( or firm mozzarella, gouda or gruyere cheese) 80 grams
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly butter an 8 inch (21 cm) baking dish.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Soak the potatoes in cold water for approximately 30 minutes, drain well and pat dry.
  3. Grate the Fontina.
  4. 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).
  5. 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!
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 (19%) 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: 6servings

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.