Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of these Best Scalloped Potatoes that make the perfect side dish for any occasion. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then add milk and cream. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan. Cook until creamy.
- Layer potatoes: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the sauce, then repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Add cheese: Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rest and serve: Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or cooked bacon between the potato layers.
- You can prepare the dish a day ahead and bake it just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
