Home Style Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, Home Style Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy weeknight indulgence. This classic recipe features thinly sliced Russet potatoes smothered in a luscious, homemade cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a touch of garlic and onion for bold, savory flavor. Layered to perfection and baked until bubbling with golden, crispy edges, these scalloped potatoes strike the perfect balance of creamy decadence and hearty satisfaction. Easy to prepare and made with simple pantry staples like butter, milk, and flour, this recipe is elevated by fresh thyme for a subtle herbal note, making it a crowd-pleaser you’ll come back to again and again. Whether served as a side for roast chicken, ham, or turkey, or as a standalone comfort food, these cheesy scalloped potatoes are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (optional) Fresh thyme
- 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Peel the potatoes and use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to thinly slice them into 1/8-inch rounds.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden, stirring constantly.
Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
Arrange one-third of the potato slices in an even layer in the baking dish. Pour one-third of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, spreading it evenly.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle fresh thyme on top if desired.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
After 50 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
Let the scalloped potatoes cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.5 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.8 g | 579% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 595 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 4953 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 2986 mg | 230% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 6826 mg | 145% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
