Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is a comforting classic casserole featuring tender russet potatoes layered with a creamy garlic-infused cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a delicious side dish perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped into 1” pieces
- 2 tbsp light butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-fat milk (1%)
- 1 lb russet potatoes, rinsed and scrubbed clean
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped chives or scallions
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon pieces until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess grease.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: In another large skillet over medium heat, melt the light butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for another minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the low-fat milk and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
- Slice Potatoes: Peel the russet potatoes and slice them thinly into coins about 1/8 inch thick, using a mandolin slicer if available for uniform slices.
- Assemble Casserole: Spoon a thin layer of the prepared cheese sauce into the bottom of a large casserole dish. Layer a single layer of potato slices on top of the sauce. Spoon more sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar and some of the crispy bacon pieces. Repeat layering potatoes, sauce, cheese, and bacon 3 to 4 times, filling the casserole dish mostly full.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for at least 15 minutes after baking to set the layers. Before serving, sprinkle the chopped chives or scallions on top for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Using a mandolin slicer helps achieve evenly thin potato slices which cook uniformly.
- Letting the dish rest after baking helps the sauce thicken and the casserole to hold its shape better when served.
- You can substitute bacon with pancetta or omit it for a vegetarian version (adjusting seasoning accordingly).
- This recipe makes approximately 6 servings, perfect as a side dish for holiday dinners or weeknight meals.
- myWW points: green 6, blue 6, purple 5
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