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Homemade Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side
Servings: 6
Author: Mindi with iSaveA2Z.com

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of potatoes sliced very thin - You can peel the potatoes or scrub them really well with a vegetable brush and leave the skin on.
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • dash of nutmeg optional
  • dash of paprika optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 1 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for several minutes until the onion is soft.
  • Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stir constantly.
  • Whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, bring it to a simmer and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove pan from the heat and add salt, pepper, a dash of nutmeg (if using) and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted.
  • Spread out half of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the baking dish and pour half of the cheese sauce on top.
  • Repeat to make a second layer.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle lightly with paprika (if desired).
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour. Check the dish at about 45 minutes to make sure it is not browning too much.
  • Let cool for just a couple of minutes before serving.