Classic cheesy scalloped potatoes is the perfect side dish for dinner, potlucks and backyard gatherings. This recipe is easy to prepare and doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. Get ready to enjoy these scrumptious, cheesy scalloped potatoes!
ABOUT CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
This delicious scalloped potatoes recipe can be prepared ahead of time and then rewarmed later in the evening or the following day. You can make this recipe even more cheesy by adding an additional 1/2 cup of cheese over the top of the scalloped potatoes before baking them in the oven. There’s something very special about beautiful comfort food recipes that bring back wonderful memories of days gone by!
INGREDIENTS FOR SCALLOPED POTATOES
These are the ingredients for scalloped potatoes:
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Heavy cream (whipping cream)
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Russet Potatoes
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Cheddar cheese,
- Optional: Fresh thyme
HOW TO MAKE SCALLOPED POTATOES
How to make scalloped potatoes, step by step:
- Place butter in a small saucepan and melt it over low heat. Whisk in the flour and combine well. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to simmer. Continue whisking until the sauce is lightly thickened.
- Adjust oven rack in the center. Preheat oven to 350º F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish. Set it aside.
- Thinly slice the potatoes. Arrange 1/3 of the slices in a neat layered row within the baking dish. Ladle sauce over the potato slices. Sprinkle the potatoes with Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese and bits of fresh thyme. Repeat the layering process two more times.
- Bake the scalloped potatoes uncovered for 1 hour. Garnish with sprigs of thyme.
KITCHEN TOOLS FOR SCALLOPED POTATOES
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EXPERT TIPS FOR SCALLOPED POTATOES
Before pulling the baking dish of cooked scalloped potatoes out of the oven, be sure to taste test a few slices of potatoes from the middle of the baking dish to make sure that all of the potatoes are tender and cooked through. You can always hide your taste-test spot by sprinkling a little extra cheese over the area!
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Total Time: 80 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Description
Cheesy scalloped potatoes are a delicious savory side dish that’s perfect with chicken, pork or beef. This traditional scalloped potatoes recipe will send you down memory lane!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled
- 1 + 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1 + 1/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- Optional: Fresh thyme. Lightly sprinkle between layers + sprigs for garnishing.
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until combined. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer. Continue whisking until sauce is lightly thickened.
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Thinly slice the potatoes. Arrange 1/3 of the slices in a neat layered row within the baking dish. Ladle sauce over the potato slices. Sprinkle the potatoes with Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese and bits of fresh thyme. Repeat the layering process two more times.
- Bake the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes uncovered for 1 hour.
- Garnish with a few sprigs of thyme. Serve warm & enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 1 Hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: side dish recipes, potato recipes, scalloped potatoes
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SCALLOPED POTATOES – JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Do you enjoy cheesy scalloped potatoes? Did your mother or grandmother make a similar recipe? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Oh my gosh these were amazing!
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I adore scalloped potatoes… you’d think I’d have tried making them by now. Time to do so!
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WOW these look amazing! I am definitely going to have to try them :)
These are fantastic. The perfect warm comfort food dish.
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Potatoes! Cheese!! What more do you need? This looks so tasty!!!!
Thank you! I had been looking for a recipe that uses real potatoes! This one was great!
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OMG, I wish I had smellavision these look amazing:) I haven’t made these in years and I have to say your recipe takes it to the next level:)
YUM! This sounds so good.
Those potatoes are delicious! I have always LOVED scalloped potatoes. Reminds me of the holidays because that’s when my mom always made them. And good picks on the kitchen devices. I love how colorful they are.
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These look SO good! Can’t wait to give them a try!
This has so much deliciousness in every ingredient! I love cheesy potatoes. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Your pictures are fabulous!
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Mmmm delicious! We’ve made these scalloped potatoes, and I love how cheesy these are!
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I love casseroles, and especially potato. I liked the idea of using two kinds of cheese. These were so delicious!
P.S. Nice blog layout :)
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Wow those are beautiful! I love cheesy scalloped potatoes.
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Oh my gosh, you had me at cheese and potatoes! This looks so delicious and it so happens that I have all the ingredients to make this at home right now, I might just make some for din din tonight, haha. Agree, fun kitchen tools make cooking even more fun.
xx, Kusum
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Nothing better than the combination of potato and cheese!!! It looks so tempting! :D
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Yum! These were delicious! I always asked my mom to make scalloped potatoes when we were growing up.
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These were my favorite growing up! I love this recipe!
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I love scalloped potatoes, but never make them – thanks for a great recipe!
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This potato dish would make my family very happy.