Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this classic homemade scalloped potatoes recipe. Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a luscious, creamy sauce, perfect for holidays or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes to 1/8 inch thick. Place in cold water.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until creamy.
- Layer one-third of the potatoes in the dish, followed by one-third of the cream sauce and one-third of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creaminess.
- Ensure potatoes are thinly sliced for even cooking.
- Don’t skip the nutmeg.
- Use heavy cream for a richer flavor.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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