Scalloped Potatoes with Salmon

Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes with salmon, perfect for Friendsgiving or any holiday event.

By @itsdayswithdae

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced
• 0 Salt
• 1 lb skinless Atlantic salmon
• 0 Neutral oil
• 0.5 tsp Old Bay
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0 Salt
• 0 Pepper
• 1.5 tbsp Butter
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh minced garlic
• 0.25 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Ranch seasoning (optional)
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 0.33 cup Sharp cheddar
• 0.33 cup Monterey Jack
• 0 Salt
• 0 Pepper
• 1 cup Monterey Jack
• 0.5 cup Sharp cheddar
• 0 Smoked paprika
• 0 Fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Boil sliced potatoes in salted water for 6 minutes until tender. Drain carefully and layer in a square baking dish.
2. Season salmon with Old Bay, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Sear in a little oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes. Flip, cook another 1–2 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces directly in the pan. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to low. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté shallots for 1 minute.
4. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder & optional ranch seasoning. Cook another minute, then stir in flour for 1–2 minutes.
5. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk. Allow sauce to gently thicken, then turn off heat.
6. Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack until smooth. Fold in salmon and season with salt & pepper to taste.
7. Pour sauce over potatoes.
8. Top with remaining cheeses and smoked paprika.
9. Bake uncovered at 325°F for 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
10. Rest for 10 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs & enjoy!