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Mom's Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes

A comforting and classic dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce with cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Russet Potatoes Approx. 5 medium potatoes
  • 1 small Onion
  • 0.25 cup Butter
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • 2.5 cups Milk
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Parmesan Cheese optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onions and set them aside.
  3. Add the butter to a small pot on low heat. Once the butter melts, add the salt, pepper, and flour and stir until smooth. Increase the heat to high and add the milk, a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, boil for 1-2 minutes and continue to stir. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the onions.
  4. Add a layer of the potatoes to the baking dish, slightly overlapping, then add 1/3 of the cream sauce. Repeat this step two more times.
  5. Evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the top and bake for 45 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered until the cheese starts to look golden.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.