Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 1 paprika

Prep: 15 minsCook: 1 hr

Prep

15 mins

Cook

1 hr

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

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My family absolutely loves this creamy, comforting scalloped potatoes dish, and honestly, it's one of my go to recipes when I want something impressive but easy. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it really is, requiring just basic pantry staples and about an hour total from start to table. Potatoes are packed with potassium, which is wonderful for heart health, and when you make this at home, you control exactly what goes into it. The sharp cheddar cheese adds such wonderful flavor that you don't need much, and the whole dish comes together quickly without any fussy techniques.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

946 mlthinly sliced potatoes
3 tablespoonsbutter
3 tablespoonsflour
237 mlmilk
1 teaspoonsalt
11 dash cayenne pepper
237 mlgrated sharp cheddar cheese
237 mlgrated cheese(to sprinkle on top)
1paprika

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Instructions

1
In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
2
Let sit for a minute.
3
Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
4
Season with salt and cayenne.
5
Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
6
Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
7
Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
8
Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
9
Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
10
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
11
Top with some paprika for color.
12
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

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