Description
Cheesy Enchilada Scalloped Potatoes blend Mexican and American comfort cuisines into one irresistible dish. Layers of creamy potatoes, spicy enchilada sauce, and melted cheese create a hearty casserole sure to satisfy your deepest hunger cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes (sliced)
- 2.5 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Sour cream (for serving)
Garnish and Topping:
- 0.5 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
- Snipped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create the creamy enchilada sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Incorporate flour and continuously stir for 2-3 minutes to develop a smooth roux. Gradually introduce milk and enchilada sauce, whisking consistently to prevent lumps. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably. Remove from heat and fold in of shredded cheese until completely melted and integrated.
- Construct the first potato layer by carefully arranging half of the thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the prepared dish. Evenly distribute half of the prepared sauce over the potato layer, allowing it to seep between the slices. Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese across the surface.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potato slices, pouring the remaining sauce to cover completely, and topping with the final cheese portion.
- Add a crunchy topping by generously sprinkling crushed tortilla chips across the entire surface, followed by a final layer of cheese for extra indulgence.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Monitor the top’s browning and cover with aluminum foil if it becomes too dark before the potatoes reach fork-tender consistency.
- Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve immediately with a generous dollop of sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Elevate your potato game with this Mexican-inspired casserole that transforms classic scalloped potatoes into a fiesta of flavors.
- Slicing potatoes uniformly ensures even cooking and creates beautiful, picture-perfect layers in your dish.
- Homemade sauce delivers richer taste compared to store-bought, allowing you to control spice and creaminess levels.
- Crushed tortilla chips add unexpected crunch and authentic Mexican-style texture to the creamy potato base.
- Melted cheese creates irresistible golden-brown strings that stretch with every serving, making this dish Instagram-worthy.
- Green onion garnish provides fresh, zesty brightness that cuts through the rich, cheesy potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg