Southern Scalloped Potatoes
These easy southern scalloped potatoes are so rich and creamy! Filled with a creamy, rich sauce that is cooked up to perfection. Topped with crispy and crunchy deep-fried bacon. These potatoes are cut thinly, seasoned, and then tossed in creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Russet potatoes cleaned and thinly sliced
- 2 Cups Heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic Optional
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Onion Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Flour 1 Tbsp Cornstarch stirred into heavy cream if no flour
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Black pepper
- 1 Tsp Sea salt
- 2 Pieces Bacon Cooked
- 1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- Wash and dry your potatoes.2 Pounds Russet potatoes
- Cook your bacon until golden brown2 Pieces Bacon
- In a saucepan at medium-low temperature, add your butter, once melted add your minced garlic and chopped onions. Whisk in your flour until dissolved.2 Cups Heavy cream, 1 Tbsp Minced garlic, 4 Tbsp Butter, 2 Tbsp Flour, 1 Tbsp Onion
- Whisk in your heavy cream and 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and sharp cheese until dissolved. Remove from the stove1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 Cup Sharp Cheese
- Thinly slice your potatoes into circle pieces. Season your potatoes to your liking and sit to the side.1 Tsp Black pepper, 1 Tsp Sea salt, 1 Tsp Paprika
- In a dish, add your potatoes.Next, then add your sauce mixture.Next, crumble bacon over the top of the potatoes.Lastly, add your remaining cheese. Place aluminum foil over the dish
- Place in the oven for 30 minutes covered, then take the cover off and place back in the oven for 30 minutes uncovered or until the potatoes become tender
- Add your chopped chives and enjoy