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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

This cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe is baked in the oven and made with layers of tender potatoes, rich, creamy seasoned sauce, and loads of cheese! You can also stack the potatoes for presentation.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4.5 cups Yukon gold or Russet potatoes sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup Colby Cheddar cheese shredded, divided

Instructions
 

  • Wash potato slices then dry them completely and set to the side.
  • Add salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to a large bowl and whisk together until combined. Give it a little taste and adjust to add more salt or any other spice you like then set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400. Grease a large casserole dish with a cover.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour into melted butter until completely combined.
  • Whisk in half and half and a half cup of Monterey Jack cheese and a half cup of Colby Cheddar cheese until completely combined then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add dried potato slices to the seasoning bowl and toss evenly covering all the slices with seasoning.

Notes

This cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe is a rich, creamy seasoned dish that’s baked to perfection!
Keyword Baked Dishes, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Comfort Food, Potato Recipes