Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
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Scalloped potatoes baked with the perfect creamy cheddar cheese sauce is the perfect easy side dish for any meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lbs) potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated cheese
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour then cook for a minute or two until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in the cream and milk until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper then reduce the heat and cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce is silky and thick.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes (½cm/¼inch thick).
- Place a layer of potatoes into an oven-proof baking dish (approximately 30cmx20cm / 9x13in) then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour over some of the cheese sauce. Repeat until all the potatoes and sauce has been used, covering the last layer of the potatoes with the remaining sauce.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil then place in the oven and allow to bake for 45-60 minutes or until a knife can easily be inserted.
- Remove from the oven, scatter over the grated Parmesan and place under the broiler for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
471IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 810
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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