Description
This creamy layered scalloped potatoes recipe delivers tender potatoes baked in a rich sauce with a lightly golden top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onion
- Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, then season
- Layer potatoes, onions, sauce, and cheese in the dish
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes, uncover and bake 15 minutes more
- Rest briefly before serving
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly for best texture
- Let the dish rest before serving for thicker sauce
- Cheese is optional but adds richness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg