Scalloped Potatoes

Dress up your spuds in cheese with this recipe for Scalloped Potatoes—an ooey gooey side dish that is perfect for fancy meals without taking an eternity to prepare.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 324kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tsp salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 1.5-quart baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until smooth to create a roux.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Season with salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Continue to cook the sauce on low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1 cup of the grated cheddar cheese until it's completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and a dusting of paprika for a touch of color.
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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