Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade scalloped potatoes recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, these scalloped potatoes elevate any meal, making them a must-have side dish for family dinners or festive gatherings. With tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, this dish is simple to prepare and promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served alongside roast chicken, grilled steak, or as part of a holiday feast, scalloped potatoes are sure to have everyone reaching for seconds. The best part? You can make them ahead of time for hassle-free entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice potatoes thinly using a mandolin.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat and sauté onions and garlic until soft. Stir in flour and cook for another two minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until thickened; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the prepared pan; season and pour half of the sauce on top. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg