Joanna Gaines Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is creamy, cheesy and full of comforting flavor. It is perfect for family dinners, holidays or special occasions.
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
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish lightly with butter.
Slice the potatoes
- Cut potatoes into thin, even slices for uniform cooking and soft texture.
Make the sauce base
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and cook for one minute while stirring.
Add milk and cream
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add seasoning and cheese
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
Layer potatoes
- Place a layer of potatoes in the baking dish. Pour some sauce over it.
Repeat layers
- Continue layering potatoes and sauce until all ingredients are used.
Bake covered
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until potatoes start to soften.
Bake uncovered
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest and serve
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for creamy texture
- Add bacon for smoky flavor
- Use Gruyère cheese for richer taste
- Slice potatoes very thin for faster cooking
- Add fresh thyme for aroma
- Do not skip resting time
- Use half-and-half for lighter version