Here’s a rich and comforting Cheesy Scalloped Potato Casserole—creamy layers of potatoes baked in a cheesy sauce until golden and bubbly.
🥔🧀 Cheesy Scalloped Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
- 4–5 large potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups milk (or half milk + cream)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (for sauce thickening)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar works best)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (optional, finely sliced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for flavor and color)
👩🍳 Method:
1. Make cheese sauce:
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add garlic (and onion if using), cook briefly.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thick.
- Add salt, pepper, and half the cheese. Mix until melted.
2. Layer the potatoes:
- Grease a baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of sliced potatoes.
- Pour some cheese sauce over it.
- Repeat layers until everything is used.
3. Top layer:
- Finish with remaining sauce and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Add paprika if desired.
4. Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
🍽️ Serving ideas:
- Goes great with roasted chicken or grilled meat
- Works as a main dish with salad or bread
🌟 Tips:
- Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same time
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving—it thickens beautifully
- For extra richness, mix in a bit of cream cheese or sour cream
If you want, I can also give you a crispy topping version, a slow cooker scalloped potato recipe, or a healthier lighter version 🧀
