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cheesy scalloped potatoes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Tender thinly sliced potatoes swimming in a cheesy sauce. The perfect side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 red potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Then add salt. Boil potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Remove from water and drain.
  • Take out a small casserole dish and rub the surface with butter.
  • Put 1/4 of the cream at bottom. Then lay down 1/3 of the potatoes. Season with black pepper and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat until all potatoes are used up. Top with cream and another layer of cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes.
  • Then broil at 400 degrees for 5 mins until the cheese is golden brown at the top.
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