Description
A deliciously creamy and cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe that is perfect for your next meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Russet potatoes (thinly sliced, about 4 cups)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- to taste paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a small sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
- Mix in the flour and stir until incorporated.
- Add the milk and stir well with a whisk.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper for flavor.
- Continue to cook sauce on low heat until it boils, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
- Remove pan from heat and add 1 cup of cheese. Stir well until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Spread half of the thinly sliced potatoes in a 9×9″ baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat with the rest of the potatoes and cheese sauce and top with the remaining grated cheese.
- Sprinkle paprika on top and bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Notes
- For best results, try using freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg