Description
These Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and packed with classic loaded potato flavors. Layered with tender potatoes, a rich homemade cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, this dish is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or comforting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- Optional: extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch slices. Pat dry and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon until crispy, crumble, and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Assemble: Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Add a layer of potatoes, sauce, bacon, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20–30 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Let cool 10 minutes, then top with green onions and extra bacon.
Notes
Use a mandoline for even slices. Add a splash of cream for richer texture. Turkey bacon works great for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg