Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Scalloped Potatoes recipe. Layers of thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden cheesy crust – a side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Layers:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour, whisk in milk and cream, season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Layer and Bake: Alternate potatoes, sauce, and cheeses in the baking dish. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden and tender.
- Final Touch: Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil for the last few minutes.
- You can use half-and-half as a milk and cream substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
