Description
Creamy, cheesy Scalloped Potatoes elevate comfort food to new heights with layers of tender potatoes, rich cream, and melted cheese. Rich flavors and golden edges promise a memorable side dish you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or gruyere)
- 2 cups heavy cream
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Create the first foundational layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the dish, arranging them evenly and overlapping slightly.
- Distribute half of the thinly sliced onions and finely minced garlic uniformly over the potato layer.
- Season the initial layer generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Sprinkle a rich layer of shredded cheese, covering the potato and onion surface completely.
- Slowly drizzle half of the luxurious heavy cream across the entire layer, ensuring even moisture distribution.
- Carefully construct a second identical layer using remaining potatoes, onions, garlic, and cheese.
- Pour the remaining cream over the second layer, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Delicately dot the surface with small butter pieces to promote golden browning and added richness.
- Optional: Scatter fresh thyme leaves across the top for aromatic complexity.
- Cover the dish securely with aluminum foil to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until the surface turns golden and develops a crispy, bubbling crust.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven, enabling the cream to set and flavors to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, consistent potato slices for perfect layering and melting.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or aged cheddar to add depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by using vegetable broth instead of cream and adding nutritional yeast for a cheesy undertone.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg