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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, tasty potatoes perfect for a special occasion or any night you just need a little extra comfort food.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
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Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Stephanie

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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 367kcal