Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe combines layers of potatoes and onions with a creamy cheese sauce. A perfect side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch casserole dish
- medium-size saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Potatoes and Onions
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices about 2 pounds
- 1 yellow onion sliced into rings
Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk room temperature
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the potatoes and onions in the prepared baking dish, staggering potato and then onion.
Cheese Sauce
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute.
- Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened.
- Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted and smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
Baking
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 85-90 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- For a crisp topping, change the oven setting to broil after the potatoes are baked. Broil until golden brown.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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