Go Back
+ servings
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

These cheesy scalloped potatoes are the perfect side dish addition to any dinner. They are easy to make, kid friendly and serve a family of four to six people. The end result is a bubbly dish of cheese heaven!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs. Gold or Red Potatoes Sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 Onion Chopped
  • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup Sour Cream May omit
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheese Colby/Jack or Cheddar
  • 1/8 tsp Paprika

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes (until the onion softens). Stir in the flour and salt and cook until the mixture starts to bubble. Stir in the milk and cook until it boils. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream and cheese. Cook on low until the cheese is melted.
    Scalloped Potatoes Cheese Sauce
  2. Slice Potatoes into thin slices. Layer half the potatoes in a baking dish. Pour half the sauce over the potatoes and add some cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce and add the rest of the cheese on top. Sprinkle paprika on top for color.
  3. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees or until bubbly and the top starts to brown.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!