{"id":2450,"date":"2026-03-15T21:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2026-03-15T21:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:35:14","slug":"cheesy-scalloped-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/cheesy-scalloped-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (Creamy &amp; Comforting)<\/h2>\n<p>Cheesy scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort-food side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you want something warm and satisfying.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large <strong>russet potatoes<\/strong>, peeled and thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 cups milk (whole milk works best)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven<\/strong><br \/>\nPreheat your oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the potatoes<\/strong><br \/>\nPeel and slice the potatoes into thin, even slices (about \u215b inch thick). This helps them cook evenly and absorb the creamy sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the cheese sauce<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about <strong>3\u20134 minutes<\/strong> until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another <strong>30 seconds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create the roux<\/strong><br \/>\nSprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and whisk constantly for about <strong>1 minute<\/strong> to remove the raw flour taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add milk and cream<\/strong><br \/>\nSlowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about <strong>3\u20135 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the cheese<\/strong><br \/>\nStir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer the potatoes<\/strong><br \/>\nArrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over them. Add the remaining potatoes and cover with the rest of the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake the dish<\/strong><br \/>\nCover the dish with foil and bake for <strong>40 minutes<\/strong>. Then remove the foil and bake for another <strong>20\u201325 minutes<\/strong> until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest and serve<\/strong><br \/>\nLet the dish rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor and color.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<p>Cheesy scalloped potatoes pair perfectly with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>roasted chicken<\/li>\n<li>grilled steak<\/li>\n<li>baked ham<\/li>\n<li>roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Tips for the Best Scalloped Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.<\/li>\n<li>Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother sauce.<\/li>\n<li>For extra flavor, add crispy bacon bits or a pinch of thyme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rich, creamy, and full of cheesy goodness, this scalloped potatoes recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite at your dinner table!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (Creamy &amp; Comforting) Cheesy scalloped potatoes are a classic comfort-food side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2451,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2450"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2452,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450\/revisions\/2452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}