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Recipe Index » Course » Side Dish » Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin

Published by Meaghan on June 6, 2014 | last updated on November 22, 2021.

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A surprisingly simple, yet iconic side dish– Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin is a must-have holiday recipe. Tender potatoes sandwiched in cozy layers of rich cream and cheese make this melt in your mouth creamy potato cheese casserole irresistible.

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There may not be a heated debate going at the moments over the merits of scalloped vs. au gratin potatoes, but ask several people and you’ll quickly find most everyone has their own opinion as to which is better. And what exactly the differences between the two dishes are.

Simply put, scalloped potatoes are a milk based potato dish. The potatoes are usually sliced very thinly although what technically makes it ‘scalloped’ is the milk base.

Au gratin on the other hand is any dish that is topped with cheese and/or bread crumbs and layered with bits of butter and is baked until brown and crispy.

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People often get them confused and use the terms interchangeably. However, gratins can be made with a variety of vegetables, even Brussels sprouts and zucchini squash.

Growing up we all loved either one, although we were always just a little partial to the cheese.

Despite liking them, I got this weird little kick out of calling them ‘rotten’ potatoes. Probably because it annoyed my parents.

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With that said, here’s my favorite recipe for scalloped potatoes and potatoes au gratin!

I decided the differences didn’t matter all that much, and these two classic potato dishes became one.  

Now, whether it’s for a super cozy weeknight side dish or as an essential addition to your next holiday meal, you’ll love these cheesy, scalloped potatoes gratin.

The leftovers are just as good, maybe even better, the next day.

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Other Cheesy Potato Combo Recipes To Try:

  • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
  • Cheesy Garlic Butter Cracked Potatoes
  • Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

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Easy, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin

A surprisingly simple side dish featuring layers of melt in your mouth potatoes, a rich cream sauce, and cheddar cheese.
3.67 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs medium potatoes red, Yukon gold, russet, peeled
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pinch of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
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Instructions

  • Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Arrange half of potato slices in a lightly greased 9-inch square glass baking dish or 1-1/2 qt. casserole dish. Spread half of milk mixture over potatoes and top with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, milk mixture and 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until sauce is bubbly and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little cayenne pepper or paprika.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This is perfect for making ahead of time. Assemble as instructed, and instead of baking cover the dish and refrigerate, up to 8 hours, and bake as instructed when ready.
Adapted from The Comfort Of Cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3mg
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Pictures Updated 11/9/2016

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  1. jacquigourlay says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Yum yum yum!!

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  2. apuginthekitchen says

    June 7, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Delicious, love scalloped potatoes never had with cheese, it has to be really good, it looks incredible.

    Reply
  3. Audrey says

    June 8, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Oooh look at that golden brown, cheesy crust on top! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten scalloped potatoes without cheese. Once you have them it’s hard to go back to cheese-less!

    Reply
  4. DrakeFarmDREAM says

    June 8, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    OMG, these look so good! I can’t wait to try the cheesy potato goodness!

    Reply
  5. Cheesy Potato Casserole says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:57 pm

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  6. Jonnie says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I think you hit a bulylese there fellas!

    Reply
  7. Tracy says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Well macaiamda nuts, how about that.

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  8. Colleen says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Drooling! Cheese and potatoes are always a winning combination!!!

    Reply
  9. Karyl @ Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I can’t even remember the last time I had scalloped potatoes! These look so delicious. I definitely need to make them again soon. Pinning this recipe!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      November 11, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks, Karyl! They’re a favorite around here, especially when the cooler weather rolls in.

      Reply
  10. Erica Schmidt says

    November 12, 2016 at 11:24 am

    I definitely needed a new scalloped potato recipe, pinning for later! Just a heads up, your instagram button took me to my home feed rather than your profile so I could follow you. Might want to check it out. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 12, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      This is a great one to have on hand, Erica & thanks for the share. Ohhh, thanks so much for the heads up– not sure how the link got broken, but I fixed it immediately 🙂

      Reply
  11. Raquel Silies says

    March 4, 2019 at 11:44 am

    My son’s name for these growing up was old rotten potatoes. LOL

    Reply
  12. Alice says

    November 30, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    What other Cheese Could be used ?i’m not Crazy about Cheddar Cheese

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    • 4sonsrus says

      November 30, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Colby jack, a fiesta blend, or even a mixture of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Any of those would work! This is a very cheese-inclusive recipe.

      Reply

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