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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
3.8 from 237 votes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes feature thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy cheese sauce made from cheddar, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard, enriched by garlic and a touch of nutmeg. The sauce is poured between layers of overlapping potato slices, then baked until tender and bubbling. The dish offers a rich, velvety texture and a depth of savory flavors from the cheese and mustard, with a slight warmth from the nutmeg.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 614 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 6 potato medium
  • 1 cup milk full-fat
  • 1 cup heavy cream or double cream
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • nutmeg a pinch
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degress C. (390 Fahrenheit).
  2. Peel the potatoes and give them a good wash.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat, throw in the flour and mix quickly.
  4. Add the milk and whisk well to avoid any lumps forming.
  5. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, then add the cheddar and parmesan cheese together with the double cream.
  6. Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the sauce too.
  7. Mix in the dijon mustard and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  8. Slice the potatoes thinly , then arrange one layer in a non-stick baking dish that has been greased with butter, so that each slice is overlapping.
  9. Spread a quarter of the sauce over, then arrange another layer of potatoes.
  10. Repeat with some more sauce, then another layer of potatoes and sauce again.
  11. Cover the dish with foil, pop the dish in the oven and bake for an hour.
  12. Remove the foil and bring the temperature to 220 degrees C  ( 410 Fahrenheit) for the last 15 minutes, so the top can become golden.
  13. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Adjust ingredient quantities based on servings needed to avoid waste or shortage.
  • Full-fat milk and cream contribute to the sauce’s smooth texture and rich flavor.
  • Slicing potatoes evenly ensures consistent doneness throughout the dish.
  • Covering the dish during most of the bake steams potatoes, finishing uncovered develops a golden crust.

Nutrition Information

Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 387mg (16%) Potassium 1472mg (31%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1455IU (29%) Vitamin C 37.2mg (41%) Calcium 438mg (44%) Iron 10.7mg (59%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614

% Daily Value*

Calories 614kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 387mg 16%
Potassium 1472mg 31%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1455IU 29%
Vitamin C 37.2mg 41%
Calcium 438mg 44%
Iron 10.7mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.