Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe That Steals Thanksgiving
A classic side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese melts.
- Pour sauce over potatoes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best results.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg