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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These rich, creamy, and simple to make cheesy scalloped potatoes feature thinly sliced potatoes and fresh thyme. A holiday side dish winner!
Prep 25 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
Fat 12
Carbs 22
Protein 10
Yield 10

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/2 medium white onion minced
  • 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups milk we used 2%
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup broth we used vegetable
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme springs for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Use a mandoline* to slice each potato into 1/8-inch thick rounds. We used size 2.0 on our mandoline. Set sliced potatoes aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the saucepan and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes or until the onion begins to brown.
  • Mix in the last 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and let it heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour to the saucepan and whisk the oil, onion, garlic, and flour together until it turns into a paste.
  • While whisking, slowly pour the milk into the saucepan. Continue to whisk the milk over medium heat until the milk begins to thicken.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and sprinkle the cheddar cheese into the saucepan. Whisk until the cheese melts.
  • Add the vegetable broth, garlic powder, and Greek Yogurt to the saucepan and whisk until combined.

Assemble the Scalloped Potatoes

  • Spread 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  • Use the sliced potatoes to create 3 rows of tightly packed potatoes on top of the cheese sauce in the dish.
    Cheesy scalloped potatoes baked in a white dish.
  • Carefully pour the cheese sauce on top of the potatoes, working the cheese sauce in between each potato round. You can use a knife or fork for this, but it's important to get the cheese in between each potato slice and on top. This is a tedious step but the effort is well worth it!
    Cheesy potatoes being poured into a baking dish to make scalloped potatoes.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, scrape down the sides of the dish, and bake (covered) for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes.
  • Turn the heat to 450ºF and place the casserole dish, uncovered, back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the parmesan cheese starts to brown.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme and let potatoes rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Transfer completely cooled potatoes to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare the recipe as instructed through pouring the cheese sauce on top of the potatoes. Store the baking dish (covered) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to bake the potatoes, continue with the recipe - you may need to add a few minutes to the first bake time as the potatoes will be cold straight from the fridge.
  • Mandoline: For evenly sliced potatoes, using a mandoline is best. If you don't have one, a sharp knife works, too. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g