Cheesy Scalloped Potatos Recipe
Recipe Source: This fantastic recipe is from Amanda Rettke, the creator of I Am Baker and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside. Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life: beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchen, and Parade, to name a few.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices (approx. 2 pounds)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the potatoes and onions in the prepared baking dish, staggering potato and then onion.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until the mixture has thickened.
- Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted and smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 85-90 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- For a crisp topping, change the oven setting to broil after the potatoes are baked. Broil until golden brown.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 213g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 274 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 47% |
| Total Fat 14.63g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 9.13g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium 578mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 25.71g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.53g | 3% |
| Protein 10.89g | 17% |
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