🥔 Classic Scalloped Potatoes – Creamy, Cheesy Thanksgiving Side

Ingredients

• • 3-4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• • 2 ⅞ tablespoons unsalted butter
• • ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• • 2 ⅞ cups milk
• • 2 ⅞ cups grated cheddar cheese
• • ⅞ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • Salt and pepper, to taste
• • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   In the prepared baking dish, create a layer of potatoes. You can slightly overlap them. Pour some of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, making sure they're all coated. Repeat this process, alternating layers of potatoes and cheese sauce, ending with a layer of cheese sauce on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.