Cheesey Potatoes Easy Recipe: Loaded Scalloped Perfection
These cheesy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, top with half of the sauce, cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.