Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are an easy delicious side dish for all your dinner and holiday plans. The recipe includes helpful hints and cheese substitutions.

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 lbs Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/8 inch rounds
2. 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/8 inch rounds
3. 1 medium sweet onion thinly sliced
4. 1/4 cup butter
5. 4 cloves garlic minced
6. 1/4 cup all purpose flour
7. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
8. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
9. 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
10. 1 teaspoon sea salt
11. 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12. 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
13. 2 cups 2% milk
14. 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar (reserve 1/2 cup for top)
15. 1 cup freshly grated white cheddar (reserve 1/4 cup for top)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9×13 inch casserole with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
2. In large skillet over medium low melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute; stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in flour; cook for 3 to 4 minutes whisking constantly. Whisk in onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk; alternating between the two. Whisk until smooth; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and slowly whisk in 1/2 cups sharp cheddar and 3/4 cup white cheddar. Simmer while you layer the potatoes.
3. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and 1/2 of the onions in the casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Layer the rest of the potatoes and onions and and pour the rest of the cheese sauce over. Top with the remaining reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes or until it is nicely browned on the top and bubbly.

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