This Scalloped Potatoes Recipe comes together with ease due to the decadent no-cook sauce. The layers of potatoes and cheese are certain to make it a complementary side dish for many of your favorite entrees.

Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

It’s no wonder scalloped potatoes remain a favorite side dish to serve at gatherings of all kinds. While variations are endless, there’s something decadent about the simple flavors coupled with the easy sauce that keeps them on our menu. The simplicity also allows you to make small adjustments in seasonings and herbs to suit your taste.

thinly sliced potatoes in a baking dish with shredded cheese

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

What potatoes are the best for scalloped potatoes? Short answer is, both russets and Yukon Golds make the best scalloped potatoes. Each performs or cooks slightly differently, and you’ll note that in this recipe, you can use either. Russets have a higher starch content and will make the creamiest sauce, but both will yield a very deliciously cheesy and tender scalloped potato casserole. How to make simple Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:

Potatoes – Three pounds russet or golden potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick.
Milk – Heavy cream and half and half.
Seasonings- Salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, Dijon mustard and ground nutmeg.
Cheese – Medium cheddar cheese and colby jack cheese.
Topping – Parmesan cheese and reserved shredded cheese.
Garnish – Chopped parsley.

How to Make the Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped potatoes aren’t a low calorie dish. They’re unapologetically decadent and the ideal side dish for special occasions like the holidays, graduations, special family gatherings and more. If you’ve only make Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes from a box, you own it to yourself to make them yourself at least once. One time you make homemade scalloped potatoes from scratch, you’ll be hooked.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Southern Scalloped Potatoes: 3 pounds russet or Yukon golds, heavy cream, half and half, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, Dijon mustard, ground nutmeg. shredded cheddar cheese and colby jack cheese and Parmesan cheese plus chopped parsley for garnishing.
The difference between scalloped potatoes and potato gratin is basically cheese. Scalloped potatoes can be made with Swiss, Gruyere or any variety of cheddar that you enjoy. I chose to mix a blend of cheese in this recipe.
The sauce for these potatoes is not cooked so, don’t expect the texture to be the same as a thick white sauce. It’s perfectly decadent, nonetheless
You can use a variety of herbs in these potatoes. Fresh thyme, chives or even rosemary depending on the flavor direction you want to take.
The starch in the potatoes actually helps to thicken the sauce and the stand time is necessary to allow the sauce to thicken further before serving. Don’t skip it.
To peel or not to peel the potatoes for scalloped potatoes? Traditional scalloped potatoes are peeled. It’s perfectly acceptable to leave the peel on, if you prefer. When using Yukon Golds, the peel is very thin, anyway. Go with your preference.
When layering the potatoes, they should overlap, don’t leave gaps.
Did you know the slice option on the side of your box grater is perfect for slicing potatoes? That’s precisely how I made this dish using the box grater for the cheese and for slicing the potatoes, too.
I highly recommend that you grate your own cheese for this dish for the best flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single portions on 50% power in the microwave.
You can also gently reheat leftover scalloped potatoes in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or just until heated through. To prevent overbrowning, lay a piece of aluminum foil on top.

More Potato Recipes to Make

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Au Gratin Potatoes are made completely from scratch.
Serve these Cheesy Potato Pancakes with a dollop of sour cream.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is ideal for those busy oven days.
Add these Potato Skins to your appetizer menu.
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are an easy side dish that come together in no time.
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole from The Magical Slow Cooker.

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