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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

A rich and creamy side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, layered with a decadent cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter for roux
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for roux
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes using a knife or mandoline.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble and Bake
  1. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes.
  2. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
  3. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.

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