cheesy scalloped potatoes

Ofallon, MO
Updated on Dec 17, 2018

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are an easy delectable side dish for all your dinner and holiday plans. You can prep this dish in about twenty minutes, bake in about one hour and it reheats very well. Both the sharp cheddar and white cheddar come together to make the best flavored creamy cheddar sauce.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/8 inch rounds
  • 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/8 inch rounds
  • 1 - medium sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar (reserve 1/2 cup for top)
  • 1 cup freshly grated white cheddar (reserve 1/4 cup for top)

How To Make cheesy scalloped potatoes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9×13 inch casserole with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In large skillet over medium low melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute; stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in flour; cook for 3 to 4 minutes whisking constantly. Whisk in onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk; alternating between the two. Whisk until smooth; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and slowly whisk in 1/2 cups sharp cheddar and 3/4 cup white cheddar. Simmer while you layer the potatoes.
  • Step 3
    Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and 1/2 of the onions in the casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Layer the rest of the potatoes and onions and and pour the rest of the cheese sauce over. Top with the remaining reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes or until it is nicely browned on the top and bubbly.

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