Here’s a creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe—comfort food at its finest 🥔🧀
🥔 Classic Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 4–5 medium potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar works great)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven
180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish. - Make the cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in flour to make a roux, cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until smooth and thickened.
- Layer the potatoes
- Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle onions (if using) and pour a little sauce over.
- Repeat until all potatoes and sauce are used.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until top is golden and potatoes are tender.
✨ Tips:
- Use thin slices for faster cooking.
- Mix cheeses for more flavor (cheddar + Parmesan).
- Add cooked bacon or ham for a meaty version.
- Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving so it sets nicely.
Serve as a side with roast chicken, beef, or pork, or enjoy it as a cheesy vegetarian main.
I can also give you a restaurant-style creamy scalloped potatoes version with extra buttery layers if you want 😄
