Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
A rich and creamy scalloped potatoes recipe with layers of cheese and garlic-infused sauce. A perfect side for holidays or comfort food cravings.
Equipment
- - 9x13” baking dish
- Saucepan
- - Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- - 2½ lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- - ½ white onion chopped
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- - 2½ cups heavy cream
- - 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- - 1 tsp salt
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp fresh thyme
- - ½ tsp cayenne optional
- - 1 tbsp chives or parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13” baking dish.
- Make cheese sauce: sauté onions and garlic in butter, whisk in flour, add cream and spices, melt in cheese.
- Layer half the potatoes, half the sauce, sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 40 min.
- Remove foil and bake 20 min more until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 min before serving. Garnish with chives or parsley.
Notes
- Substitute milk or cornstarch for dietary needs.
- Add ham or bacon for a heartier dish.
- Freezes well in portions.
- Add ham or bacon for a heartier dish.
- Freezes well in portions.