Cheesy Holiday Scalloped Potatoes
This creamy and cheesey potatoes easy recipe is the perfect side dish for any festive holiday table.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with half the cheese.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.