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Classic Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1h 30 min
Yields
6 servings

Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate side dish: whether you’re whipping them up for a holiday get together or just a family dinner, they’re sure to satisfy. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered together with thinly sliced onions, then smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and sprinkled with cheddar cheese and baked to golden, tender perfection. Warning: You may want to double this recipe, as it’s sure to disappear off the table fast.

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ingredients

3
Tbsp butter, plus more for greasing pan
3
Tbsp flour
1
tsp salt, plus more to taste
2
cups whole milk
1
Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more to garnish
Pepper, to taste
4
russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly to ⅛-inch thickness
1
medium onion, sliced thinly to ⅛-inch thickness
2
cups grated cheddar cheese
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directions

Ingredients for scalloped potatoes
Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in flour and salt to taste, whisking for 1 minute. Add in milk, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Continue stirring until the sauce is thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Set aside.

Cheese sauce in saucepan
Step 3

Layer ⅓ of potatoes in the baking dish, then top with ½ the onions and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with ⅓ potatoes, then remaining onions, then the remaining potatoes.

Potatoes and onions in baking dish
Step 4

Pour sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Unbaked scalloped potatoes in baking dish
Step 5

Cover with tinfoil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned on top. Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper to taste and thyme to garnish.

Scalloped potatoes

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