Loaded Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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4.52 from 98 votes

Everyone will love these cheesy loaded scalloped potatoes. One of the best side dishes for any meal, any time.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

8x8-inch Baking Pan

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes sliced into ¼-inch rounds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
½ cup cooked bacon crumbles (from 8-10 slices)
Chopped fresh chives optional, for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with olive oil spray and set aside.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Melt the butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the flour until well combined.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, cook for 1 minute, then stir in the milk. Whisk until smooth, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
2½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Spread ¼ cup of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Arrange ⅓ of the sliced potatoes evenly over the sauce. Top with ⅓ of the sauce to cover the potatoes, then sprinkle with ⅓ cup of the cheddar cheese and ⅓ of the bacon. Continue layering two more times in that order with the remaining potatoes, sauce, cheese, and bacon and repeat. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
½ cup cooked bacon crumbles
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Turn the broiler to high and brown the cheese, if desired.
Garnish with chives and serve warm.
Chopped fresh chives

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Notes

Place the potatoes in the water and then bring it to a boil (instead of boiling the water first).
Cover the potatoes with aluminum foil for the majority of the baking time. Only remove it for the last 5 minutes.
Use your broiler to brown the cheese at the end. This is optional, but that quick burst of heat adds flavor and looks beautiful.

Storage: Store loaded scalloped breakfast potatoes covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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