Pioneer Woman Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
If you love creamy and comforting side dishes, this Pioneer Woman Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, cheesy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
Prepare the potatoes
- Wash, peel, and slice potatoes very thin using a knife or mandoline for even cooking.
Cook onion and garlic
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
Make the sauce
- Add flour and stir for one minute. Slowly pour milk and cream while whisking until smooth and thick.
Add cheese and seasoning
- Add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
Layer the potatoes
- Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour some sauce over them evenly.
Repeat layers
- Continue layering potatoes and sauce until all ingredients are used. Finish with sauce on top.
Cover and bake
- Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Bake uncovered
- Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
Rest and serve
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamy texture
- Add mozzarella for extra cheesiness
- Use garlic powder for stronger flavor
- Add cooked bacon for a smoky twist
- Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking
- Use half-and-half instead of cream for lighter dish
- Add thyme for extra aroma
- Let it rest before serving for better texture