Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes are made with a cheese sauce, thinly sliced potatoes, and topped with cheese that becomes golden brown and crispy.
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cook 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Fat 26
Carbs 16
Protein 11
Yield 12
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and sliced about ⅛ inch thick (~ 5-6 cups)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Frank’s red hot sauce
- 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~4 cups
Preheat the oven to 400℉. Spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are soaking, start the sauce. Heat a pan over medium/high heat and add the butter and flour. Whisk together to form a paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the heavy whipping cream to the pan and whisking vigorously to combine and stop any lumps from forming. Cook for up to 2 minutes while the cream thickens.
Remove thickened cream from heat and add the salt, pepper, paprika, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. Stir together until the cheese is melted and a silky sauce has formed.
Drain the potatoes and place stacked and staggered (like falling dominos) in the casserole dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and cover with foil.
Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil from the top of the dish and bake for another 30 minutes. Allow the potatoes to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- The hot sauce can be eliminated if you do not want a spicy kick.
- We used russet potatoes. Other potatoes can be subbed, but size and type can vary cooking times
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g