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Scalloped Potatoes

Easy & Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon or Ham

5 from 1 vote
These cheesy scalloped potatoes are the perfect addition to your holiday meals. Prepare them in advance and cook right before.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy, Easter, Easter recipes, easy recipes, holiday recipes, scalloped potatoes, side dish
Servings: 14 people

Equipment

  • 9"x13" glass casserole dish
  • sauce pan
  • foil
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients

  • 10 lbs potatoes of any variety (peeled. Leave a little skin on for a more rustic version. I love the yellow potatoes instead of russet)
  • 1 small onion (sauté in olive oil)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 24 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup bacon, bacon bits, or ham steak cut into chunks (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • chives (fresh or dried to garnish right before serving)

Instructions

  • Add peeled potatoes to a large pot of boiling water to precook all potatoes (about 45 minutes).
  • Drain potatoes from the pot of water and let cool completely before slicing. (Hint: Sometimes I'll do this in the morning or even the day before and keep them in the refrigerator to cool completely before slicing.)
  • Butter a large 9"x13" glass dish.
  • Slice potatoes into 1/4" pieces and add to glass dish.
  • Top with sliced butter cut into 8 slices.
  • Add sautéed onions on top of sliced potatoes and butter.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a separate sauce pan, make the sauce by combining the cream of chicken and milk on a low heat setting. Whisk until completely smooth. Be sure not to scorch.
  • Pour warm sauce over the potatoes.
    Scalloped Potatoes after adding sauce.
  • Add in about 2 cups of the shredded cheese.
  • Add in bacon or ham at this point.
  • Stir well to get everything evenly coated.
  • Top with more cheese to form a crust.
  • Add in paprika and more salt and pepper to taste. (Hint: Make sure to taste test at this point and adjust salt and pepper accordingly)
  • Cover with foil on a foil lined cookie sheet and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve hot. Garnish with fresh or dried chives before serving.
    Scalloped Potatoes