Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

from iambaker.net
105 min
8 servings

If you don't want ooey gooey cheese covering every single nook and cranny of your scalloped potatoes then look away. These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are perfection!

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes, (peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices (about 2 pounds))
  • 1 yellow onion, (sliced into rings)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole milk, (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, (shredded)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Arrange the potatoes and onions in the prepared baking dish, staggering potato and then onion.

  3. 3

    In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. 

  4. 4

    Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted and smooth, about 30-60 seconds. 

  5. 5

    Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  6. 6

    Bake for 85-90 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  7. 7

    For a crisp topping, change the oven setting to broil after the potatoes are baked. Broil until golden brown.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.