Description
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs potatoes, sliced thin
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the milk gradually, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until golden.
Notes
Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Use a mandoline for faster slicing. Experiment with cheese blends for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potato bake, cheesy potatoes, creamy side dish, comfort food, family recipe