Sharp Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Try as I might, I can never follow a recipe exactly. Here's what I came up with when I made a family friend's scalloped potatoes recipe in my own kitchen. These potatoes are so good—you'll just keep going back for more. —Susan Simons, Eatonville, Washington
Sharp Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
  • 6 cups thinly sliced peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Layer a third of the potatoes, a third of the onions and 3/4 cup cheese mixture in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Repeat layers twice. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 436 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.