Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are legendary in my family. Back in the day when we
would all gather for Sunday dinner, if a pan of
scalloped potatoes or macaroni and cheese showed up on the table us kids went crazy. To this day if someone makes scalloped potatoes I start dancing in my head from excitement. This I broke out this particular recipe last year for Thanksgiving and it was met with rave reviews. The pan was demolished in no time.
I used a mandoline to slice my potatoes – it makes the process super quick and ensures that all of the potatoes are evenly sliced. It's an inexpensive investment for something that makes kitchen tasks painless, quick and easy. It's well worth it in the long run.
Ingredients
1-1/2 Pounds of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sliced 1/8-1/4 inch thick (Soaking)
5 Tbsp of Butter
3 Tbsp of Flour
2 cups of Half & Half
1/4 cup of Sour Cream (Optional)
2 1/2 cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, ( I used, Extra Sharp, Sharp, and Mild White Cheddar)
1/4 cup of Onion, diced
1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp of Garlic, diced
Salt & Course Black Pepper to Taste
I used a mandoline to slice my potatoes – it makes the process super quick and ensures that all of the potatoes are evenly sliced. It's an inexpensive investment for something that makes kitchen tasks painless, quick and easy. It's well worth it in the long run.
Ingredients
1-1/2 Pounds of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sliced 1/8-1/4 inch thick (Soaking)
5 Tbsp of Butter
3 Tbsp of Flour
2 cups of Half & Half
1/4 cup of Sour Cream (Optional)
2 1/2 cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, ( I used, Extra Sharp, Sharp, and Mild White Cheddar)
1/4 cup of Onion, diced
1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp of Garlic, diced
Salt & Course Black Pepper to Taste
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add Onion and saute until fragrant. Add the flour, stir constantly, cook about 2-3 minutes.
While butter is melting, grease a casserole dish. Place a layer of potatoes in an overlapping pattern and season with salt and pepper.
Wisk in Half and Half. Mixture should thicken, if it's too thick add a 1/2 cup of half & half. Add Sour Cream, Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper, and Garlic powder. Taste, adjust your seasoning. Remember you can always add, but you can't take away.
Remove cream from heat, then pour a little over the potatoes. Top with grated cheese. Make 2 more layers finishing with cheese. Dollop with pieces of butter. Bake, uncovered, for 45-1 hour minutes or until potatoes are tender.
******Kitchen Tip: Whenever peeling potatoes they need to stay in water to prevent browning*******
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add Onion and saute until fragrant. Add the flour, stir constantly, cook about 2-3 minutes.
While butter is melting, grease a casserole dish. Place a layer of potatoes in an overlapping pattern and season with salt and pepper.
Wisk in Half and Half. Mixture should thicken, if it's too thick add a 1/2 cup of half & half. Add Sour Cream, Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper, and Garlic powder. Taste, adjust your seasoning. Remember you can always add, but you can't take away.
Remove cream from heat, then pour a little over the potatoes. Top with grated cheese. Make 2 more layers finishing with cheese. Dollop with pieces of butter. Bake, uncovered, for 45-1 hour minutes or until potatoes are tender.
******Kitchen Tip: Whenever peeling potatoes they need to stay in water to prevent browning*******
Cheesy Golden Deliciousness!
Enjoy!!
Happy Eating!
