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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Delicious creamy cheesy scalloped potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any main dish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs red potatoes washed, but not peeled
  • 1 ¼ lbs Yukon gold potatoes washed, but not peeled
  • 1 onion sliced thinly
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh chives for garnish
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • additional 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • additional 1/4 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • additional 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • Instructions

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  
  2. Generously grease a 2 quart casserole dish with softened butter, and set aside.
  3. With a mandoline or very sharp knife, slice potatoes into very, very thin slices, about 1/8" thick.
  4. In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat.  
  5. When butter is light and foamy, add garlic and saute for 1 minute, until soft and very fragrant - stirring a few times to prevent burning.
  6. Slowly add in flour, whisking vigorously for about one minute.
  7. Add in milk slowly, whisking vigorously, until there are no more lumps.  
  8. Keep whisking until mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. Turn off heat and remove pan.
  10. Add cheeses, dry mustard (optional), herbs, paprika, salt and pepper, and stir until smooth.
  11. Start to arrange and layer half the potatoes and onions in greased casserole dish, pour approximately half of the cheese sauce over potatoes, sink in, and let sit for a minute or two to help it soak in.  
  12. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese cream sauce.
  13. Sprinkle top of potatoes with cheese.
  14. Cover in nonstick aluminum foil.  
  15. Place casserole on a baking sheet, to catch any extra drips, and bake for 60 minutes.
  16. Remove foil and bake, uncovered another 25-30 minutes.  
  17. Potatoes should be soft, tender, and the cheese should be smoothly melted.  
  18. Broil on HIGH for a minute or two for extra browning and crispiness.
  19. Sprinkle the top with diced chives, thyme, or parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 503mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 503mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

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