Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are your ultimate comfort food, featuring rich layers of creamy potatoes and melty cheese.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Baking

Cuisine: American

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes Thinly sliced

For the Cheese Sauce

1 cup Mozzarella Shredded
1 cup Cheddar Shredded
1 cup Cream Heavy or light
1 cup Milk Can substitute with plant-based milk
4 tbsp Butter For greasing and sauce
1/4 cup Flour For thickening

For Seasoning

1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Garnish

2 tbsp Parsley or Dill Chopped

Equipment

Baking Dish
saucepan
Knife or Mandolin

Method

Steps

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
Wash and slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
Layer the potato slices evenly in the baking dish.
Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add cream and milk, stirring in onions and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheese until fully melted.
Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil, pour the remaining cheese sauce over, and bake uncovered for another hour until golden brown.
Garnish with parsley or dill, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drizzle with extra melted butter for added indulgence. Ensure potato slices are even for consistent cooking.

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