Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds gold potatoes about 10 to 12 potatoes
- ½ cup white onion thinly sliced (about half a medium onion)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¾ heavy cream
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350° F, and spray a 9 x 13-inch or 2.5 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes until they are tender but still firm. Remove them from the pot, and place them in cold water. Carefully remove the skins while leaving the potatoes intact. Then slice the potatoes to a ¼ inch thick.3 pounds gold potatoes
- Layer the potato slices and onions in the prepared baking dish. Set aside.½ cup white onion
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, begin melting the butter. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let everything cook for about a minute or two until the butter has completely melted.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika
- Add the flour, and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the milk and heavy cream, and whisk until smooth.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ cups whole milk, ¾ heavy cream
- Once the milk and heavy cream starts to steam, sprinkle in two thirds of the cheese (reserve the rest) while stirring the mixture.8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Pour the cheese sauce into the casserole dish over the potatoes and onions. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake covered for 30 to 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and brown.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of the scalloped potatoes. Actual calories may vary.
The dish can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
525
mg
22
%
Potassium
842
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
563
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
277
mg
28
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
