Best Ever Scalloped Cheesy Potatoes
If you’re looking for an easy and ultra-cheesy scalloped potato recipe, look no further than my recipes for the cheesiest scalloped potatoes! Three different types of cheeses are used — namely Colby Jack, cheddar, and Parmesan. Plus, these potatoes are creamy and indulgent thanks to both heavy cream and sour cream. Diet food they are not but oh so worth it! Cheesy scalloped potatoes would make an awesome addition to your Thanksgiving table, as a side dish for any holiday parties you’re throwing, for game day get-togethers, or as a hearty comfort food side dish the whole family will love on a chilly winter weeknight. This is a naturally vegetarian side dish if you opt for vegetable broth rather than chicken broth.
Ingredients for Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped cheese potatoes are made with common fridge and pantry ingredients which is the best kind of recipe for me. To make these potatoes, you’ll need:
Russet potatoes Onion Garlic Unsalted butter All-purpose flour Kosher salt Seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash, Trader Joe’s 21 Salute, or poultry seasoning) Black pepper Vegetable or chicken broth Heavy cream Sour cream Colby jack cheese Cheddar cheese Parmesan cheese
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
Making homemade scalloped cheesy potatoes is easier than you might think! Here are the basic recipe steps:
Tips for the Best Scalloped Potatoes
I lined my potatoes up and arranged them in three long rows in the baking dish. You could arrange the potatoes in a scattered format in your baking dish, making sure that you scatter them well so that you don’t have a ‘log jam’ of potatoes stuck one underneath the next because unfortunately they won’t cook through in an even rate. Be sure to watch your potatoes after you uncover them to make sure the cheese is browning at a rate you like. Depending on your oven, this could happen quickly – or not. If you are confident cook and know how to use your broiler very well, you could broil them for a few moments at the very end. However, I don’t recommend this unless you know what you’re doing in the kitchen because after all that time, you don’t want the potatoes to burn and broilers are notorious for burning things. Although, if you do know what your way around the kitchen and are comfortable turning on your broiler, broiled cheese has so much incredible almost nutty flavor that is just to-die-for!
What Goes With Scalloped Potatoes?
In short, pretty much any Thanksgiving, Easter, or Christmas entree or sides you like! Cheesy potatoes are a star side dish no matter what you serve them with! Here are some ideas of what to serve with these easy, cheesy scalloped potatoes:
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Honey Baked Ham Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing Red Wine Cranberry Sauce Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Easy Foolproof Roasted Turkey Homemade Gravy The Best Classic Mashed Potatoes
More Cheesy Potato Side Dishes:
ALL OF MY THANKSGIVING RECIPES! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Cheesy Funeral Potatoes — This casserole is creamy, CHEESY, and topped with crunchy Corn Flakes! It’s an easy side dish that feeds a crowd, so it’s perfect for potlucks, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and family gatherings. Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole — Tender potatoes mixed with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions for the ultimate in LOADED baked potatoes!! AMAZING comfort food that’s irresistible!! Can be made with leftover mashed potatoes, too! Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potatoes — If you like loaded baked potatoes, you’ll LOVE these mashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar cheese, butter, sour cream, and more! A family-favorite side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday celebrations. Irresistible, EASY comfort food! Parmesan and Herb Roasted Potatoes — These herb roasted potatoes are sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and are made with seasonings you already have on hand. So easy to prep, and crazy delicious!
