The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Name: The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Midwest
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 3 blocks (4 ounces each) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 1 block (4 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs; Minced chives, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing YIELD: 10 servings.

What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin and toss them in an amazingly rich sauce. Then, to make them the best ever, I sprinkle homemade bread crumbs on top—they get nice and crispy in the oven. Make room for these at all your family get-togethers. —Aria Thornton, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
3 blocks (4 ounces each) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 block (4 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Minced chives, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mustard, salt and pepper; cook until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Whisk in flour; continue whisking 3-5 minutes.
2. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes. Gradually stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; stir in Monterey Jack cheese. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Transfer potato mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Top with bread crumbs; return to oven until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 378 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.