Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a classic dish that is loved the world over. With its rich sauce and comforting cheese, this is a dish that is always a sure fire hit.
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tsp. garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups 3% milk
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3-4 lbs. russet potatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated (I like to use aged cheddar)
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Grease a 9x13" pan or equivalent and set aside.
- In a medium saute pan add the butter and saute the onion over medium heat for about 4 min. Add the garlic and saute for another 1-2 min. Stir in the flour and cook stirring for 1 min. Whisk in the stock and milk slowly. Add in the salt, pepper, and paprika. Continue to whisk until mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Have all ingredients prepared and then peel and slice the potatoes, into 1/8" slices. Place half of the potatoes in the bottom of the greased pan. Salt and pepper. Top with 1/2 the sauce and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat. Bake for 30-40 min. with the cover on or aluminum foil. Then remove the lid or foil and bake for 30 min. or until bubbly, browned and the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.