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A steaming baking dish full of cheesy scalloped potatoes topped with parsley and bacon crumlbles

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

The ultimate creamy, cheesy, comforting side dish! Made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, cheese sauce, this easy scalloped potatoes recipe is perfect for holidays or any night.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesy Baked Potatoes, Easy Side Dish Recipes, Scalloped Potatoes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Sweeter With Sugar

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • bacon crumbles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.

  2. Peel, wash and slice potatoes 1/4 inch thick.

  3. Slice green onions.

  4. Layer potatoes and green onions in a greased 9x9 baking dish (two layers of each).

  5. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter.

  6. Then, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes-until it smells like pie dough.

  7. Slowly whisk in milk.

  8. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and grated cheese. Stir and simmer to thicken the sauce. Whisk frequently to avoid burning.

  9. Pour cheese mixture over potatoes and green onions.

  10. Cover with foil and bake in a 400° oven for 90 minutes. At 70 minutes, remove foil and finish cooking.

  11. If you want a crispier topping, place under the broiler on low after cooking. Watch closely.

  12. Top with bacon crumbles to serve, if desired. Enjoy!