Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe is creamy, comforting, and made with simple 100% halal ingredients. Perfect as a side dish for family dinners, holidays, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled & sliced (¼-inch thick)
- 1 large yellow onion sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter halal dairy
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk room temperature
- 1½ cups mild cheddar cheese shredded (halal)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Optional (Halal-Safe)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese extra melt
- 2 cloves garlic minced or ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika or dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream replace ½ cup milk for richer sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thick and smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Layer half the potatoes and onions in the dish, add half the sauce.
- Repeat layers and pour remaining sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.