Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

 As seen on Rachel Loves to Cook

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

1/2 small onion (julienned) 3 1/2 Tbsp flour 1 garlic clove (finely minced) 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg salt to your liking pepper to your liking 3 1/2 Tbsp butter 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and sliced thin) chopped chives to garnish 2 C. whole milk 10 oz. cheese (white cheddar &colby jack (or your choice) plus more for topping •In a small skillet with 1 Tbsp veg oil saute onions till golden brown then set aside. •melt butter on low/med heat and slowly add flour a little at a time whisking nonstop till golden brown • add finely minced garlic for 30 seconds • add milk a little at a time whisking nonstop till all is incorporated and the mixture is thick, smooth, and bubbly add pepper, salt to your liking then add nutmeg • start adding small bunches of cheese, whisking non-stop till all cheese is incorporated and mixture is smooth, thick, and cheesy • remove from heat • drain and Pat dry potatoes • spray bottom of the dish with nonstick spray • layer thin layer of potatoes on the bottom of the dish and spread a thin layer of cheese sauce (salt and pepper) • repeat process and top with more grated cheese • bake cover in aluminum foil at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes • check at 45-minute point if tender, remove foil, and continue baking uncovered till golden brown • let cool a few minutes before serving