Scalloped/Au Gratin Potatoes
These easy Scalloped Potatoes are a classic dish that make any dinner or holiday special. The ingredients in scalloped potatoes are very simple and traditional:
Potatoes – Yukon or Russet potatoes are best for this dish.
Butter, flour, and milk – For your roux, these ingredients make the base of a creamy sauce.
Salt and Pepper – are essential to flavor this dish.
Cheddar cheese (for Au Gratin potatoes) – I like a sharp cheddar cheese because it gives the dish a lot of flavor. You could definitely use any cheese you like.
Paprika – mostly use for color but adds a little flavor.
Ingredients
4 cups thinly sliced potatoes, (Yukon Gold or Russet; about 2 pounds give or take)3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided (For traditional scalloped potatoes - omit the cheese. We also like it with just the white sauce and cheese sprinkled on top.)
paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1.5 quart baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish will work).In a small sauce pan, melt butter and stir in flour.
Whisk in the milk very slowly and season with salt and cayenne.
Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
Place a half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Top with some paprika for color.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F or longer until the potatoes are fork tender.