Cheddar Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Cheddar cheese scalloped potatoes

The Spruce

Prep: 12 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 42 mins
Servings: 6 servings

You can't go wrong if you choose these cheddar scalloped potatoes for a family meal, potluck dinner, or holiday feast. Briefly cooking the potatoes before baking means less time in the oven and ensures tender, delicious results.

A combination of milk and heavy cream makes for a rich sauce. Ham or bacon can be added to the potato mixture, or use a different cheese or blend of cheeses. For light garlic flavor, rub a cut clove of garlic over the baking dish before you butter it.

Use red-skinned potatoes or another low-starch potato. Round whites, new potatoes, and Yukon Gold are good choices as well.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, red-skinned or another waxy type, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Cheddar cheese scalloped potatoes
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  2. Put the sliced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until just barely tender. Drain and set aside.

    Place potatoes in colander
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  3. Heat the oven to 375 F. Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole.

    Butter a casserole dish
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  4. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, and flour. Stir until smooth and bubbly.

    Heat butter in saucepan
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  5. Stir in the cream and milk and cook, stirring, until thickened.

    Stir in milk and cream
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  6. Stir in about 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and cook until melted.

    Stir in shredded cheese
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  7. Combine the sauce and potatoes in a bowl. 

    Combine sauce and potatoes
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  8. Then, spoon into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.

    Spoon into a baking dish
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  9. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and nicely browned.

    Bake in dish
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  10. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
590 Calories
34g Fat
56g Carbs
17g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 611mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 31mg 155%
Calcium 360mg 28%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1512mg 32%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)