Paula Deen Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This Paula Deen Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is creamy, cheesy and full of rich flavor. It is a perfect comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
Slice the potatoes
- Cut potatoes into thin slices. Try to keep them even for proper cooking.
Make the sauce
- Melt butter in a pan. Add flour and cook briefly. Slowly add milk and cream while stirring.
Add seasoning
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well until smooth.
Add cheese
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
Layer the potatoes
- Place a layer of potatoes in the dish. Pour some sauce over them.
Repeat layers
- Continue layering potatoes and sauce until everything is used.
Bake the dish
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
Cool and serve
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy creamy and tender potatoes.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for best texture
- Add parmesan cheese for extra flavor
- Add onions for more taste
- Use half-and-half instead of cream
- Add bacon bits for smoky flavor
- Do not overbake to keep it creamy
- Use mandoline for even slices