Scalloped Cheese Potatoes are a baked dish made with potatoes, onions, and cheese, with different preparation methods and cheese options. Canned versions are available, and the cheese should be melty and creamy throughout.
Scalloped Cheese Potatoes are a baked dish consisting of potatoes, onions, and cheese combined with flour, butter, and milk or cream. There are many recipes for this dish and there are a couple of different methods used to prepare it. A variety of cheeses can be used, depending on personal preference. A number of food companies sell canned versions of scalloped potatoes, which typically contain dehydrated potatoes and powdered cheese, and can be made quickly and then baked.
When making cheesy scalloped potatoes, the potatoes are cut into thin slices. The potato peel can be removed or left on. Any type of potato can be used when preparing this dish. To speed up the cooking time of scalloped potatoes, the slices can be boiled for 5 to 7 minutes and well drained before being placed in the roasting pan.
The two main methods of preparing cheesy scalloped potatoes involve either layering all the ingredients and then pouring the milk and cream into the roasting pan, or preparing a homemade cheesy sauce on the stove and pouring it over the potatoes. With the layering method, potatoes are placed in a greased baking pan and then topped with onions, slices of butter, flour, and grated cheese. Each layer is repeated until the pan is full, then the milk or cream is added. If the sauce is made before topping the potatoes, a roux is made with butter and flour, then the milk or cream and cheese are added and cooked until the cheese is melted. This creates a sauce which is poured over the potato wedges in the butter pot.
Cheese is a major ingredient in cheesy scalloped potatoes. In traditional recipes, cheddar cheese is usually called for. Other types of cheese — such as Swiss, goat, colby, blue, or gruyere — can be used to create a different taste. Some people like to use a combination of several different cheeses when making this recipe. After the dish is cooked, the cheese should be melty and creamy throughout the dish, but crunchy on top.
Several food manufacturers make a canned version of cheesy scalloped potatoes. Some people use these convenience foods to reduce the preparation time for this dish. The boxed version usually contains pre-cut dehydrated potatoes and a powdered cheese sauce that is mixed with milk and butter. Choosing to make scalloped potatoes from scratch or prepare a canned version is a matter of personal preference.
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