Description
These Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a classic side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce until golden and bubbly. This recipe is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until smooth.
- Layer Potatoes and Cheese Sauce: Place half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish and pour half of the cheese sauce over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be used for a creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
