For a gooey cheese covering your scalloped potatoes, this is a perfect recipe! Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTONS
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly spray an 8×8 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the potatoes and onions in the baking dish, staggering potato and then onion.
- In a medium size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Sti😋😋r in milk and cook util mixture has thickened.
- Stir in cheese all at once and continue stirring until melted and smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
- Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 85-90 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- For a crisp topping, change the oven setting to broil after the potatoes are baked. Broil until golden brown.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Bon Appétit 😋