Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Delicious and creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes made with russet potatoes, cheese, and a rich sauce.
Equipment
- oven
- casserole dish
- saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
Potatoes and Onions
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 2 pounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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