Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Potatoes are the ultimate taste enhancer. Whether you include it in soup or gravy or your favourite curries, it takes the dish up a whole another notch. Not only are they delicious, they are also a high source of vitamin C and B-6.

What if instead of using the potato as an accompaniment to your main dish, you turn the potatoes into the main dish, make it the star of its own show. This recipe is all about that with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and served with some extra cheese on top. If you are on the “diets are not for me” kick, try this recipe and give in to your cravings a little.

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Potatoes are best served in layers

A simple yet delicious potato casserole dish baked in a creamy cheese sauce

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

1 minutes

Passive Time

59 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

• 4 cups of sliced potatoes
• 3 tbsp of butter
• 3 tbsp of flour
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 1 tsp of Salt
• 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
• 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated cheese For sprinkling

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 minutes Passive Time 59 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 4 cups of sliced potatoes 3 tbsp of butter 3 tbsp of flour 1 1/2 cups of milk 1 tsp of Salt 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated cheese For sprinkling

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Instructions

For the sauce

1. Place a small saucepan on medium heat
2. Add butter and let it melt
3. Add the flour and whisk till it forms a roux
4. Let it cook for a minute
5. Stir in the cold milk
6. Add in the salt and cayenne pepper
7. Cook the sauce on low heat until smooth
8. Reduce the heat and add the cheese

Layering

1. Place half of the sliced potatoes in a greased dish
2. Pour about half of the cheese sauce on top of the potatoes
3. Place the rest of the potatoes on top
4. Repeat the process with the cheese sauce
5. Sprinkle the grated cheese and paprika on top
6. Bake the dish for 45 minutes at 180C
7. Remove and serve hot