Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
It's a potato dish, it will be good. Try using milk/cream to reduce cook time and prevent potatoes from being over cooked.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 1h 30m
- Total
- 2h
- Serves
- 0
What you need
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 cup of cheddar
- 1 cup of gouda
Don't F*ck it Up
Method
- 01Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 02In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
- 03Combine the milk and broth. Gradually add it to the flour mixture, whisking until smooth after each addition.
- 04Once all of the liquid has been added, increase the heat to medium and bring to a simmer while whisking. let the sauce reduce until nice and creamy.
- 05Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the prepared dish, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour 1/3 of the cream sauce over top.
- 06Repeat the layers, including salt and pepper, ending with sauce. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- 07Uncover and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are tender.
- 08Add cheese and broil until the cheese is melted and delicious.