Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are comfort food at its finest. This side dish is layered with potatoes, onions, spices, and is incredibly cheesy and a cinch to put together.
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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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Hi, everyone! I’m Kim. My husband and I run the food blog Berly’s Kitchen. Although we currently live in Southwest Florida, we are originally from Northwest Arkansas. The weather is still really warm in Florida but normally, by September in Arkansas, the weather begins to cool down a bit. That means a change from lighter meals to heartier more filling dishes. We still eat that way, even though we’re in a warmer climate. That’s where these Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes come in.
Potatoes are super versatile. Have you noticed how many ways they can be prepared? There’s mashed, baked, and roasted to name a few. We thought we’d make a cheesy scalloped potato side dish because who doesn’t like cheese and potatoes, right?
This recipe starts off by slicing potatoes about ÂĽ of an inch thick. We used the honey gold variety because they tend to cook the best. Next, make a simple roux by mixing the milk, butter, flour, and spices. After the roux is nice and hot, but not boiling, add half the shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese melts completely.
Layer the potatoes and onions into the baking dish. We like to make a layer of potatoes, then a layer of onions and repeat the process until all the ingredients are used. Carefully pour the liquid cheese mixture over the potatoes and onions. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake. After the Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes finish baking, let them cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
Tips for making Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:
- This may sound counterintuitive, but use a cheese that doesn’t have a high dairy fat. Too much dairy fat may cause the sauce to break.
- Don’t use cream in place of milk. It can also cause the sauce to break.
- Slice the potatoes thin enough so that they cook thoroughly. A is great for getting even slices, and thin slices.Â
- Cut the potatoes in a uniform thickness. Again, a mandolin slicer is a great idea, it also speeds things along.Â
- Use your favorite cheese flavors. Remember, this should be a dish that you’ll enjoy!
Do you love potatoes any way you can get them? Give these recipes a try! Oven Baked Loaded Potato Nachos and Mashed Loaded Sweet Potatoes.
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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups Whole Milk
- 2 Tbs. Salted butter
- 2-3 Tbs. All-purpose flour
- 1 Tsp. Paprika
- 1 Tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 Tsp. Black pepper
- 1 Tbs. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs. Onion Powder
- 8 Oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 12-15 Small Honey Gold Potatoes Approx. 4-5 cups sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 Cup White Onion Sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pyrex Baking Dish are great for baking, can be used in the freezer, microwave, and are dishwasher safe.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, butter, flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Allow mixture to steep but not boil.
- Add half the shredded cheese to the milk mixture and whisk until all the cheese melts. Set aside.
- Layer the potatoes and onions into the baking dish, alternating until both ingredients are gone.
- Carefully pour the liquid cheese mixture over the potatoes and onions. Top with additional shredded cheese.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
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Holiday mains to serve it with
- Honey Baked Ham
A glazed holiday ham - Smoked Prime Rib
A special-occasion roast - Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Turkey for a smaller table - Baked Pork Tenderloin
A simple pork roast
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KT says
super easy and a fantastic side to meatloaf. whole family loved this!
Ryan says
Baked for 1 hour as potatoes weren’t fully done in 45-50 minutes. Covered with foil for 30 minutes then removed for a light browning. Recipe was a lot easier than I thought! Hardest part was slicing the potatoes. My new go-to, easy, fast, cheesy potato recipe.