Cheesy scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort food that blends rich, creamy cheese sauce with tender, thinly sliced potatoes. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or as a comforting side dish, these potatoes have an irresistible creamy texture and a deliciously golden, cheesy top. The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity and versatility—each bite is a burst of flavor with the garlic and cheddar cheese elevating the potatoes to a whole new level. The creamy sauce, made from butter, milk, and cheese, soaks into the potatoes while baking, creating a dish that’s both indulgent and satisfying. This recipe is perfect for those who love hearty, cheesy sides, and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any meal. With a few simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you can have this comfort food ready to enjoy in just over an hour.
Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8 or 7×10-inch baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the dish.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth. Let the mixture simmer gently until it begins to thicken. Stir in 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then remove from heat.
Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes, followed by about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Layer the remaining potatoes on top, then pour the remaining sauce and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the top is golden brown.
Nutritional Insights & Dietary Considerations:
This dish is a great source of comfort and warmth, offering a good balance of carbohydrates from the potatoes and protein and calcium from the cheese. While delicious, it’s best enjoyed in moderation as it is relatively high in fats and calories due to the butter and cheese. If you’re following a low-fat or low-calorie diet, you could consider substituting the butter with a lighter option or using reduced-fat cheese. For those with lactose intolerance, lactose-free milk and cheese can be used as alternatives to make this dish more suitable.
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