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Cliff's Easy Scalloped Potatoes

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Easy cheesy scalloped potato recipe perfect as a side dish for 4-6 people.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet; about 2 pounds give or take)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • paprika

Equipment

  • Square baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish.
  3. In a small sauce pan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for one minute
  4. Gently whisk in the milk and season with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  5. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
  7. Place a half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Top with some paprika for color.
  9. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F or longer until the potatoes are fork tender.