Green Chile Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Here’s a comforting Green Chile Cheese Scalloped Potatoes recipe—rich, creamy, and loaded with layers of flavor. This dish blends tender, thin-sliced potatoes with a cheesy, green chile-spiked sauce that adds just the right amount of heat. It’s perfect as a crowd-pleasing side or even a hearty vegetarian main. Whether you’re serving it up with a roast or enjoying it on its own, this recipe brings that irresistible creamy-crispy edge in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about ⅛-inch thick)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the cheese sauce:
     In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly add milk while whisking until smooth. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until thickened.

  3. Add cheese and chiles:
     Reduce heat to low. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add both cheeses (reserve ½ cup cheddar for topping) and stir until melted and smooth. Fold in the green chiles.

  4. Layer the potatoes:
     Place half the sliced potatoes in the prepared dish. Pour half the cheese sauce over the potatoes and spread evenly. Add remaining potatoes, then top with the rest of the cheese sauce.

  5. Top and bake:
     Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup cheddar on top. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.

  6. Rest and serve:
     Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired.

  7. Tip: For extra flavor, mix in a handful of cooked, crumbled bacon or sautéed onions between the layers.

     Let me know if you’d like a version made in the slow cooker or with added protein!