Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Gruyere) for topping
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup sliced green onions, pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns golden.
- Create the Cheese Sauce:
- Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese, salt to taste, and the optional pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth.
- Layer the Potatoes:
- Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish.
- Pour Cheese Sauce:
- Pour half of the cheese sauce evenly over the first layer of potatoes.
- Repeat the Layers:
- Layer the remaining sliced potatoes on top of the first layer.
- Top with Cheese Sauce:
- Pour the rest of the cheese sauce over the second layer of potatoes.
- Add Cheese Topping:
- Sprinkle the top with the extra grated cheese for a delicious crust.
- Baking:
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Serve your Scalloped Potatoes hot, and if desired, garnish with sliced green onions.
Every forkful of these Scalloped Potatoes will transport you to the warmth and comfort of cherished family gatherings. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy masterpiece that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.