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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Loaded scalloped potatoes are rich, creamy, and "loaded" with flavor! This recipe combines tender potatoes baked to perfection in a velvety sauce topped with crispy bacon, green onions, and melty cheese.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup bacon crumbles, divided
- ¼ cup sliced green onions, divided
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with pan spray and set aside.
- Peel and slice 2 pounds russet potatoes thin, about ¼-inch thick, with either a mandoline or a sharp knife. Add the potatoes to a bowl of cold water and set aside.
- In a small pan, melt 5 tablespoons salted butter over medium heat and then whisk in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour. Let this cook for 2-3 minutes before whisking in 1 ½ cup milk and 1 cup sour cream.
- Reduce the heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Whisk in 2 cups of 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and cook over low heat until the cheese is fully melted. Add most of ¾ cup bacon crumbles, and ¼ cup sliced green onions, reserving only enough of each to sprinkle over the top. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drain the potatoes and dry them a bit with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Add the potatoes and sauce to a large, clean bowl and toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish, arranging them as necessary to ensure they sit in even layers. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the reserved bacon.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25-30 minutes more until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is starting to brown. Sprinkle with the reserved green onions before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
929IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
427mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 929IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 427mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.