Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

3.75 from 79 votes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, or the best side dish for any roast. Slices of potatoes smothered in a garlicky creamy white sauce, then baked in the oven until tender, hot and bubbly; pure heaven! This is a classic homemade recipe that sums up what comfort food is all about.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Servings: people

Calories: 614kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 cup full-fat milk
1 cup double cream / heavy cream
1 tablespoon plain flour
1 ounce butter
1 cup Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
a pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 degress C. (390 Fahrenheit).
Peel the potatoes and give them a good wash.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat, throw in the flour and mix quickly.
Add the milk and whisk well to avoid any lumps forming.
Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, then add the cheddar and parmesan cheese together with the double cream.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the sauce too.
Mix in the dijon mustard and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Slice the potatoes thinly , then arrange one layer in a non-stick baking dish that has been greased with butter, so that each slice is overlapping.
Spread a quarter of the sauce over, then arrange another layer of potatoes.
Repeat with some more sauce, then another layer of potatoes and sauce again.
Cover the dish with foil, pop the dish in the oven and bake for an hour.
Remove the foil and bring the temperature to 220 degrees C ( 410 Fahrenheit) for the last 15 minutes, so the top can become golden.
Serve hot!

Notes

To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.

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