These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are easy to make in one pan. Thinly sliced potatoes, onions, garlic and a cheesy sauce all layered together and baked till golden brown. Perfect to serve at holiday gatherings or potlucks. Gluten Free, Easy.
Comfort food at it's finest equates to Potatoes... even better Cheesy Potatoes!
So when it comes to the holidays or any kind of gathering you simply can't go wrong with a pan of Scalloped Potatoes.
But then cover them in a cheesy sauce with onions and garlic and it's pure perfection.
Seriously one of my favorite recipes which is why it's getting a much needed remake today...
So I could share updated information and tips on how to make these easy cheesy scalloped potatoes... along with some updated photos as well.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
I would have to say the most time consuming part is peeling and slicing the potatoes...
Well other then the time it takes to bake them.
One way you can save time on slicing is by using a mandoline. And this is mandoline I own.
Which is really pretty efficient for making these but unfortunately only gets used when the husband is around ....
Cause I prefer to slice them by hand myself rather then using a really sharp object like the mandoline.
Once you get them peeled and sliced I like to put them in a bowl of cold water to keep them from browning while I'm preparing the sauce and chopping onions and garlic.
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- Russet potatoes
- Half & half cream
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Cheese
- Cornstarch
- Seasonings
Once you've gathered and measured out the ingredients it's pretty easy. The cheesy sauce is made starting with a roux consisting of cornstarch, butter and seasonings....
Then you'll add the half & half cream and sour cream and simmer till thickened. Turn off burner and add cheese.. stir till melted and gooey.
Layer the chopped onions & garlic over the potatoes, the cheesy sauce, and repeat... Top with extra shredded cheese...
Cover and bake and remove cover last 15 minutes of baking for additional cooking and browning time.
TIPS FOR MAKING CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
- Make sure to thinly slice the potatoes- mine are approximately ⅛ inch thick
- Prep all ingredients prior to starting
- Use freshly grated cheese that you've grated yourself- don't buy the shredded bags
- Grease the pan with butter, olive oil or cooking spray
- Cover the pan with parchment paper and then foil on top of that- keeps stuff from sticking
- Carefully remove the cover at the end- there will be a lot of steam
- You can broil the top the last few minutes to get a golden brown top- just make sure to watch it carefully
- Allow to cool thoroughly before storing in the fridge
CAN I MAKE THESE AHEAD
This is definitely a great make ahead recipe. Especially since it takes a while to bake.
If I'm planning on serving this for the holidays I'll usually make them a day or two ahead in advance.
They are also super yummy as leftovers and re-heat easily.
OTHER YUMMY HOLIDAY SIDES ....
Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake
Healthy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Maple Glazed Carrots (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Garlic Herb Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.
Until next time- xoxo
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ - 3 lbs russet potatoes
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. ground mustard seed
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 2 cups half & half cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup white cheddar chese
- ¼ parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375 degrees
- Butter casserole dish generously with butter, cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.
- Peel potatoes and thinly slice. After peeling them set them in a large bowl of cold water as this helps remove some starch. Drain and rinse one more time.
- Chop onions and mince garlic and place in small bowl. I also put the spices in a bowl to combine.
- Meanwhile to make cheesy sauce melt butter over medium heat in sauce pan. Stir in cornstarch, garlic powder, ground mustard, and papirka to form roux.
- Stir in half & half cream and sour cream and whisk about 8-10 minutes till starting to thicken.
- Turn off heat add cheese reserving 1 cup of cheddar and parmesan cheese for topping.
- Place half of the sliced potatoes on bottom of casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with half the chopped onion and garlic.
- Top with half the cheese sauce.
- Repeat layers starting with remaining potatoes.
- End by topping with additional cheese.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully remove cover and continue to bake another 15 minutes.
- Allow at least 10 minutes to cool prior to serving.
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted November 2016
These look SO cheesey and comforting.
Cheesy potatoes are the BEST potatoes! These look amazing and I can't wait to try them!
Scalloped potatoes are such a perfect dish for pot lucks. These look so cheesy and delicious!
I love one pot meal recipes, and your recipe is a keeper! Scalloped Potatoes sounds yummy and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
I love scalloped potatoes, and yours look perfect! And I used to be like you, so afraid of the mandolin, until I bought a pair of cut resistance gloves. 🙂 Now I handle my mandolin like a pro, no worries to ever cut my fingers anymore. 🙂
Thanks Anita and I love the idea of cut resistant gloves! 😉
I love scalloped potatoes and your recipe makes it look so easy! Can't wait to try!
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Thanks Luci! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
I haven't made scalloped potatoes in AGES and that needs to change! Thank you for the delicious reminder -- these look so cheesy and too good to pass up!
You're welcome Marcie! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Thanks nephew...haha. But seriously they're good enough for guests 🙂
OK! Uncle. Where can I get some of these??? Deliciousness....
Love scalloped potatoes. These look so cheesy.. can't wait to try.
Thanks Veena!
Scalloped potatoes are one of my favorite things, especially for the holidays! I also make a HUGE batch to be sure there are leftovers. Yum!
I'm definitely about the leftovers Kim 🙂
LOVE that you added yogurt! Great idea!
Thanks Lisa!
One of my favorite sides as well..I love the kitchen too. My comfort zone 🙂
Love scalloped potatoes, Stef - one of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes! I find time in the kitchen relaxing - so I have no problem with a lot of chopping!
I LOVE scalloped potatoes! This recipe sounds so sooo good. And it looks delicious! Love how you used garlic and parmesan cheese in this recipe 😉 Btw in Croatia we call scalloped potatoes French potatoes... well don't ask me why 😀 hahaha Sharing and saving this to try later 😉 Have a great weekend friend!
Thanks Natalie! That's interesting that you call them French Potatoes..Thanks for sharing and have a relaxing weekend as well 🙂 🙂 my friend.
Glad I'm not the only one Renee.. Thanks!
Confession: I'm a little bit afraid of a mandoline slicer too! I love the look of these potatoes. I'm so glad to find a recipe that doesn't include mushrooms!
Omggggg I love scalloped potatoes! Do you use a mandolin slicer to cut the potatoes or slice by hand?
By hand...I like to be able to control thickness of potatoes..Like them a little on the thicker side.
My grandmother and aunt make a classic scalloped potatoes recipe that is always a hit, but yours sounds just as delicious that I NEED to try ASAP! 🙂 Yum!!
It's definitely addicting..Hope you get to try!
I agree that this would be perfect on a cool evening! Add a little leftover ham..yum!!! Perfect food for hibernating! Of course, potatoes are perfect any time!!!
Yes they are Lisa!
I am so with you about the mandoline. It does make some seriously beautiful slices but I like my digits. Scalloped potatoes are the best and can't wait to try these!
Thanks Karen! Hope you Enjoy these 🙂
Potatoes are my favorite side dish, and when you add cheese that makes them so much better! I also love the yogurt in this recipe.
Agreed..Cheese makes almost everything better 🙂
I am kind of obsessed with scalloped potatoes.. but I mean, what's not to like about them right?! And these look absolutely DELICIOUS! Seriously, I could face plant into a pan of these cheesy beauties right now! Drooling! Cheers!
Thanks Cheyanne! Definitely nothing not to love about Scalloped Potatoes 🙂