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Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 20m
  • Cook Time: 1h 30m
  • Total Time: 1h 50m
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Best Scalloped Potatoes recipe features thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce with a crisp golden breadcrumb topping. Perfectly comforting and indulgent, it’s an ideal side dish for holiday dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 6 large potatoes

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Topping

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Slice Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife for even layering and consistent cooking.
  3. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat to start the roux base.
  4. Make Roux: Stir in the flour, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Cook while stirring for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Add Milk: Gradually whisk in the whole milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce is smooth and thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
  6. Incorporate Cheeses: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and combined into the sauce.
  7. Layer Potatoes – First Layer: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Add Cheese Sauce – First Layer: Pour half of the cheese sauce evenly over the first layer of potatoes.
  9. Layer Potatoes – Second Layer: Repeat by layering the remaining potatoes on top.
  10. Add Cheese Sauce – Second Layer: Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the second potato layer.
  11. Add Topping: Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top of the potatoes and sauce for a crunchy finish.
  12. Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour at 350°F (175°C) to cook the potatoes through.
  13. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and crispy.
  14. Rest: Let the scalloped potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and set.
  15. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the hot, creamy scalloped potatoes as a delicious side dish to your favorite meals.

Notes

  • Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin potato slices to ensure even cooking.
  • The cheese sauce can be adjusted to include different cheeses like Gruyere or mozzarella for variation.
  • Covering the dish with foil during the first part of baking prevents the top from burning while allowing the potatoes to soften.
  • Letting the dish rest after baking helps the sauce thicken for better texture when served.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free bread crumbs.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated covered in the oven for best texture retention.

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