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A close-up serving of Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Cream, featuring golden-brown, bubbly cheese topping.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Cream

This recipe provides a rich and satisfying side dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions. You layer potatoes and onions, cover them with a homemade cheese sauce, and bake until tender. It is a comforting dish your family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 346
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole milk room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch casserole dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Arrange the potatoes and onions in the prepared baking dish, staggering potato and then onion layers.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook the milk mixture until it has thickened.
  5. Stir in the cheese all at once, and continue stirring until the sauce is melted and smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 85 to 90 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  8. For a crisp topping, change the oven setting to broil after the potatoes are baked. Broil until the top is golden brown.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

I remember the first time I made Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Cream for my family. It was a chilly fall evening, and I needed a hearty side dish to accompany our roast chicken. As I layered the creamy potatoes, the smell of cheese and garlic wafted through the kitchen, drawing my kids in like a magnet. They stood at my feet, wide-eyed with anticipation. When I finally served the dish, their delighted exclamations were music to my ears. That moment reminded me of how food has the power to bring us all together, transforming a simple meal into a cherished family tradition.

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