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Golden-brown scalloped potatoes in a casserole dish

Scalloped Potatoes

Try this easy scalloped potatoes recipe with cheese powder! Creamy, cheesy, and quick to make, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5-3 lbs yukon potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 8-10 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 3/4 cup parmesan grated

Method
 

  1. Scrub and clean potatoes, then thinly slice potatoes into 1/8 inch thin slices. No need to peel potatoes. Set aside.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In a medium pot, turn heat to medium and add butter. Once butter is melted, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minute or until they are soft. Avoid over-browning them.
  4. Add flour and stir to combine. Once combined, add milk, chicken broth, thyme and salt. Stir and bring to a boil. Continue stirring and cook for a few minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Turn off heat and add shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Stir to combine. It’s okay if cheese does not melt completely.
  6. Grease a 9″ x 13″ casserole. Add 1/3 of the potatoes to casserole, then spread 1/3 of the cheese sauce onto potatoes, then add the next 1/3 of potatoes and cheese sauce, until all the potatoes and cheese are layered. There should be three alternate layers of potatoes and cheese sauce.
  7. Cover casserole with aluminum foil, bake for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole and bake for another 35-45 minutes.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To guarantee the potatoes are perfectly cooked and tender, slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch), arrange them evenly in the casserole dish, and ensure they are fully coated in the cheese sauce. The sauce's contact with the potatoes is key to cooking them thoroughly!