Description
Creamy, irresistible Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes bring comfort and indulgence to your dinner table. Layers of tender potatoes, rich cheese, and savory cream promise a delightful side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy:
- 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
Herbs and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Wash and thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline or sharp knife, creating uniform, translucent rounds for even cooking.
- Combine heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, whisking to create a fragrant seasoning base.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice to create an elegant, structured arrangement.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the first potato layer, ensuring even distribution of herbs and seasonings.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the parmesan cheese over the first layer, creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potato slices, cream mixture, cheddar, and parmesan cheese.
- Dot the top layer with butter pieces and scatter fresh thyme leaves across the surface for added aromatic depth.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and absorb the creamy mixture.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and crispy, with bubbling edges.
- Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot as a luxurious side dish.
Notes
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife with caution to achieve thin, uniform potato slices for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère, fontina, or gouda to add unique flavor profiles and create a personalized dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, reducing overall calorie content without compromising richness.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by ensuring all cheese and dairy products are certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-75 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg