Easy Scalloped Potatoes (Homemade 5-Ingredient Sauce!)
Servings 12
This scalloped potatoes recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Rich, creamy, and cheesy, it's the perfect comfort food with a 5-minute homemade sauce made in a blender!
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb. red potatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 Cup chicken broth
- 2/3 Cup sour cream
- 2/3 Cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/3 Cups sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a 13x9 pan lightly greased with olive oil, thinly slice up your red potatoes (skin-on) and layer them accordion style. Sprinkle the potatoes with ¼ tsp. salt and pepper and bake the potatoes (uncovered) in a preheated 450˚ F oven for 25-30 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, combine the chicken broth, sour cream, whipping cream, pepper to taste and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and only 2/3 cup of cheese. Blend it all until pureed.
- When the timer goes off, pour the cream sauce over the potatoes and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Top the potatoes with the reserved 2/3 cup cheese and bake for a final 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cut chives (optional) and allow the potatoes to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.
Notes
Refrigerate: Once your scalloped potatoes have cooled down, transfer them into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They should keep well for up to five days.
Reheat Instructions: To reheat, place the potatoes in a casserole dish and warm in the oven at medium heat until they are heated through. Stir occasionally to guarantee even heating.
Freeze: Unfortunately, scalloped potatoes don't freeze well due to the cream sauce. The texture and flavor may change when thawed and reheated. It is best to enjoy them fresh or refrigerated.
Updates: After feedback and more testing we have adjusted the recipe a bit to give a creamier sauce at the end. Same great flavor as the original!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 29479IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg