Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Bake the scalloped potatoes uncovered for 1 hour. Garnish with sprigs of thyme.

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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

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• Author: Denay
• Prep Time: 20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 1 Hour
• Total Time: 80 Minutes
• Yield: 8 Servings 1x

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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!

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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.

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Preheat oven to 350º F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish.
3. 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.
4. Bake the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes uncovered for 1 hour.
5. Garnish with a few sprigs of thyme. Serve warm & enjoy!

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• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: side dish recipes, potato recipes, scalloped potatoes

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