Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, A Classic Side Dish

Published by Brad on February 19th, 2010 - in Tasty Recipes

Potatoes and onions roasted in a butter cream sauce, finished with tangy extra sharp cheddar cheese,  and baked to creamy cheesy perfection

Creamy Dreamy Scalloped Potatoes, A Classic Side Dish

A classic side dish perfect for crispy fried fish, or served aside slow roasted, grilled and smoked meats.

To prepare Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes you will need:

  • 3/4 Lb Petite Golden Potatoes, sliced thin
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced thin into rings
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, divided into 5 portions
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 3 cups fresh grated extra sharp cheddar cheese

Make Creamy Dreamy Scalloped Potatoes

Preheat oven to 375° F.  Grease a 9 X 9 baking dish with a small amount of butter and pat the sliced potatoes dry with paper towels.

Place 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish as a flat layer, then a flat layer of 1/2 the sliced onions.

Repeat with another layer of sliced potatoes and a final layer of sliced onions.  Place one portion of butter, on top of the onions, near each corner and one portion in the center.

Whisk the cream, flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth then pour over the potatoes and onions.  Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.

Remove scalloped potatoes from the oven and sprinkle on a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.  Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is just melted and starting to brown.

(Servings= 8-10, Prep Time= 15 mins, Cook Time= 1 hour 20 mins)

Print Recipe Here

I’ve been fiddling with this recipe for about 20 years now to get it right, never straying too far from how mom makes her scalloped potatoes. 

Check out mom’s recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce, Made with Love.

I hope you enjoy!  Thank you for reading EATnLISTEN.COM foodie blog.

Brad


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11 Responses

  1. Molly says:

    I like how you put the onions in as rings, instead of chopping them up…good idea to pair it with fish, just in time for Lent!

    I tagged you with a couple of blog awards, they're kinda girlie but I did it anyway : )

  2. 5starfoodie says:

    Oh, I love all the melted cheese goodness on the potatoes, yum!

  3. Georgia says:

    Cheesy scalloped potatoes are my all-time favorite side dish. This looks absolutely scrumptious! So easy, and so incredibly tasty. Looking forward to seeing more from you!

  4. sweetlife says:

    Wow, great and totally up my tastebuds!!

    sweetlife

  5. Looks like a great bechamel sauce for scalloped potatoes. Yummy!

  6. Reeni says:

    This sounds excellent with the layered onion rings! And it looks so rich and dreamy!

  7. Laurie says:

    This is a classic but I never tired of it. Thanks for sharing!!

  8. Olive says:

    it looks really appetizing, Brad… Thanks for sharing..I'm making cabbage rolls..and I'm following your tip..I already put 2 cabbage heads in the freezer :)

  9. Joanne says:

    I might go into a cheese coma from reading this. In a good way. Looks delicious!

  10. Natalie J. Vandenberghe says:

    Sounds delicious!

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