Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon and green onions, these loaded scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect as a side or even a main, this dish is a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour and cook for another minute. Slowly add milk and cream while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer one-third of the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with one-third of the cheese sauce, some bacon, and green onions.
- Repeat layering two more times, ending with cheese sauce, bacon, and extra cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving. Top with remaining green onions.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes.
- Let the dish rest after baking to thicken the sauce.
- Shred your own cheese for best melting results.
- Add jalapeños or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 75mg