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scalloped potatoes

(5 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Ericka Willard
@feistymomma82

I made this for the first time tonight, and my family devoured it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These creamy, cheesy au gratin potatoes cook to perfection. The sauce is thick, rich, and filled with cheese. Topping with a little more cheese takes this decadent side dish over the top. This recipe makes a smaller batch of potatoes, which is perfect if you're not serving a crowd. The recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For scalloped potatoes

  • 4 c
    thinly sliced potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 dash
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • paprika

How To Make scalloped potatoes

Test Kitchen Tips
We found that 4 medium potatoes equaled 4 cups of sliced potatoes.
  • Sliced potatoes in a measuring cup.
    1
    Peel and slice 4 cups of potatoes.
  • Melted butter and flour in a pan.
    2
    In a small saucepan, melt butter and blend in flour. Let sit for a minute.
  • Whisking in cold milk.
    3
    Add all of the cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
  • Seasonings added to the sauce.
    4
    Season with salt and cayenne.
  • Adding shredded cheese to the sauce.
    5
    Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk. Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Half the sauce and potatoes added to a casserole dish.
    6
    Place half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 3 quart casserole dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
  • Layers repeated.
    7
    Repeat the layers with the last of the potatoes.
  • Topping potatoes with remaining sauce.
    8
    Top with the remaining cheese sauce.
  • Cheese and paprika sprinkled over the potatoes.
    9
    Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Top with some paprika for color.
  • Baking the potatoes.
    10
    Bake uncovered for about 50 - 55 minutes at 350 F.
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