Today I want to share with you the recipe for the best ever scalloped potatoes! As a married woman with two children, I know the importance of finding delicious and easy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. This recipe has been a staple in my household for years, and I’m excited to share it with you today.
First, gather your ingredients: thinly sliced potatoes, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, grated sharp cheddar cheese, and some extra cheese to sprinkle on top.
To start, melt the butter in a small saucepan and blend in the flour. Let the mixture sit for a minute, and then add in the cold milk, stirring with a whisk. Season with salt and cayenne pepper, and cook the sauce on low until it’s smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and stir in the grated cheese until it’s melted and well combined.
Next, preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a one-quart casserole dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish, and then pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with a second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. For some extra color and flavor, add a dash of paprika on top.
Bake the dish uncovered for about an hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top. Your kitchen will be filled with the delicious aroma of cheesy potatoes, and your family will be eagerly awaiting dinner.
This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a potluck with friends, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious and comforting dish. I hope you enjoy making these scalloped potatoes as much as I do, and that they become a favorite in your household too!
Happy cooking!
Best 'Ever' Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1 ⁄2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ⁄2 cup grated cheese to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
- Let sit for a minute.
- Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
- Season with salt and cayenne.
- Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
- Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
- Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
- Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Top with some paprika for color.
- Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.
