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🥔🧀 Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – Creamy, Golden, and Comforting! ❤️
If there's one side dish that can make any dinner feel extra special, it's a pan of homemade Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes! 😍
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and baked until tender, bubbly, and beautifully golden on top. Every bite is filled with buttery goodness, melted cheese, and that irresistible homemade comfort-food flavor!
They're perfect for Sunday dinners, holiday feasts, potlucks, or whenever you're craving something warm and satisfying. And the best part? Your oven does most of the work! 🍽️✨
💖 Why You'll Love This Recipe
🥔 Tender, thinly sliced potatoes in every bite
🧀 Rich, creamy, cheesy sauce
🥛 Simple ingredients you may already have
🍗 The perfect side dish for chicken, ham, or roast beef
🎉 Wonderful for holidays and family gatherings
🛒 What You'll Need
3 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
1. Preheat the oven 🔥
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2. Slice the potatoes 🥔
Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin, even rounds, about ⅛ inch thick. A mandoline can help make the slices uniform, but use it carefully.
3. Make the creamy cheese sauce 🧈
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Avoid boiling the sauce.
4. Layer everything 🧀
Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over them, spreading it evenly. Add the remaining potatoes and cover with the rest of the sauce.
5. Bake until tender 🍽️
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 25–35 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
6. Let it rest and serve ❤️
Allow the potatoes to rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. This helps the sauce settle and makes the dish easier to serve.
✨ Easy Variations
🥓 Bacon Cheddar: Add cooked, crumbled bacon between the potato layers.
🧄 Garlic Lovers: Add a little freshly minced garlic to the butter before adding the flour.
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Replace some of the cheddar with Gruyère or Monterey Jack.
🌿 Herb-Infused: Add fresh thyme or chopped parsley for extra flavor.
🧅 Onion Flavor: Layer in thinly sliced onions for a traditional homestyle touch.
💡 BASSMA'S LITTLE TIP
For the creamiest results, slice the potatoes evenly and don't rinse away their surface starch after slicing. That starch helps the sauce cling to the potatoes. If the top browns before the center is tender, loosely cover the dish with foil and continue baking.
🍗 What to Serve with Them
These cheesy potatoes pair beautifully with:
🍖 Glazed ham or roast beef
🍗 Oven-baked chicken
🥩 Grilled steak or pork chops
🥗 A crisp green salad
🥦 Roasted broccoli or green beans
Make-ahead tip: Assemble the dish shortly before baking for the most reliable texture. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store them covered for up to 3–4 days. Reheat thoroughly until steaming hot.
❤️ Let's Talk!
How do you like your scalloped potatoes?
🧀 A) Extra cheesy and creamy
🥓 B) Loaded with bacon
🧅 C) Classic with onions
Tell me your favorite in the comments! 👇💬
Save this recipe for your next Sunday dinner or holiday gathering, and share it with someone who loves cheesy comfort food! 🥔❤️
Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI. 💕
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