Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Introduction

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Perfect for holiday dinners like Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or any time you crave a hearty side dish, these potatoes combine tender slices of Russet potatoes with a rich cheese sauce that melts in your mouth. With a golden bubbly top and a hint of nutmeg in the sauce, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and friends while satisfying your craving for homemade comfort food.

Ingredients

• 4 Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 1/2 white onion, diced (50 g / 1.8 oz)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g / 0.3 oz)
• 2 teaspoons salt (10 g / 0.35 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g / 0.04 oz)
• Pinch nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons butter (57 g / 2 oz)
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (32 g / 1.1 oz)
• 2 1/2 cups milk or heavy cream (600 ml / 20 fl oz)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (226 g / 8 oz)
• Chives, chopped, for garnish

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