🥔 Easy Made Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – Creamy, Cheesy

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes 🧀 Rich & Creamy | 🌿 Simple Ingredients | 🍽️ Family-Approved
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from busy families and comfort food lovers)

There’s nothing quite like Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes — tender potato slices baked in a luscious cheese sauce until bubbly and golden. This easy version makes it simple to enjoy a classic comfort food without hours in the kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or whenever you need a warm, cheesy hug on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6
💰 Budget-Friendly
🧀 Flavor: Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly tender
💡 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or potluck contributions

Ingredients – Simple and Delicious

• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 4–5 medium potatoes)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley

How to Make Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 3–5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.

Step 3: Layer the Potatoes

Arrange half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden and Bubbly

Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

How to Serve Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

🥩 Alongside roasted chicken, beef, or pork
🥗 With a fresh green salad for a lighter meal
🍽️ As a hearty side for holiday dinners or potlucks
🧡 Straight from the oven — nothing else needed

What Everyone’s Saying

“So easy and so cheesy! My whole family loved it.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Lindsay M.

“Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Creamy, cheesy, and not too heavy.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Mark T.

“I added a little extra garlic and it was amazing!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Sophia R.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – Creamy, Cheesy & Perfectly Golden

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a classic comfort dish that pairs tender, thinly sliced potatoes with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden on top, they’re ideal for holidays, family dinners, or any cozy weeknight. Simple, satisfying, and irresistibly cheesy, this recipe is a timeless crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk whole or 2%
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional, for extra flavor
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Knife or mandoline
• Mixing spoon

Method

 

1. Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cheese Sauce – In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Cook until slightly thickened, 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted.
3. Layer Potatoes – Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
4. Add Topping – Sprinkle remaining cheddar and Parmesan evenly over the top.
5. Bake – Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Serve – Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble the dish a day ahead, refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.

Cheese Variations: Swap cheddar for Gruyère, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack for different flavors.

Add-Ins: Layer in cooked bacon, caramelized onions, or sautéed mushrooms for extra richness.

Thin Slices: Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes to ensure even cooking.

FAQ – Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Note

For a golden, crunchy topping, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter on top before the final bake. It adds texture and extra indulgence to this classic dish.

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side to Cristal Recipes’ Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken. Together, they create a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for Sunday dinners or special occasions.