Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 mediumyukon gold potatoes)
thinly sliced (about 1/8th of an inch thick
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- ¼ call purpose flour
- 1 ½ cmilk
- 8 ozsharp cheddar cheese)
grated (i do not recommend pre-shredded
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspcoarse kosher salt
- ½ tspground black pepper
- ½ cgruyere cheese
grated
- ¼ cparmesan
grated
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with avocado oil spray and set aside.
- 3
Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat.
- 4
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk until it's smooth and makes a roux.
- 5
Slowly begin adding the milk, whisking continuously to keep it smooth. Be sure to whisk out any clumps.
- 6
Turn off the heat and add in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Whisk until it's smooth and creamy.
- 8
Place a layer of sliced potatoes across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. You'll want to use 1/3 of the potatoes. They can overlap slightly, but try not to have them directly stacked on each other so that the cheese can get on all of the potatoes.
- 9
Pour 1/3 of the cheese sauce over the top of the potatoes and spread it evenly.
- 10
Top the cheese layer with another single layer of potatoes.
- 11
Top that layer of potatoes with another 1/3 of the cheese sauce.
- 12
Add the final layer of potatoes and pour the remaining cheese sauce on top, spreading evenly.
- 13
Top with the gruyere and parmesan.
- 14
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 15
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. Just until the potatoes are cooked through and the top begins to become golden brown.
- 16
Enjoy!
Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food for your dinner table? These easy-to-make Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes, also known as classic Cheese Scalloped Potatoes, are designed to deliver creamy, cheesy perfection whether it's a holiday feast or a simple weeknight meal.
What sets this recipe apart is its luscious three-cheese sauce, combining sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan for an incredibly rich and delicious flavor profile. Paired with perfectly thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, this dish offers a satisfying texture that truly elevates it beyond the ordinary. This method ensures every bite is infused with a smooth, savory blend that makes these Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes so special.
You can expect a truly indulgent side dish that brings a smile to everyone's face. Each forkful delivers tender, flavorful potatoes swimming in a deeply savory, creamy cheese sauce, crowned with a golden, bubbly top. The combination of different cheeses creates a complex, comforting taste that solidifies its status as the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is straightforward, making it achievable for any home cook looking to add a touch of deliciousness to their meal.
While the recipe features a specific blend of sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan for its distinct "3 cheese sauce," you can experiment with the proportions of these three if you wish, for example, emphasizing more sharp cheddar for a bolder flavor. If you're looking for an alternative to heavier, cream-based gratins, this recipe uses milk for its sauce, delivering all the creaminess without being overly rich, making it a wonderful potato gratin recipe without cream.
These Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes are the ideal companion for almost any main course. They shine brightly as a centerpiece side dish for holiday gatherings, yet are equally at home jazzing up a casual weeknight dinner.