Description
This Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe features tender, thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy garlic-infused sauce layered with sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it offers a luscious, cheesy texture and golden-brown top, ideal for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cheeses and Potatoes: Grate the cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Peel the potatoes and slice them uniformly into 1/8″ (3 mm) slices using a mandoline slicer for even cooking.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, add salt and pepper, and warm the mixture while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat just as it starts to boil.
- Layer the Dish: Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom, overlapping slightly. Pour half the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of each cheese evenly. Repeat to form a second layer, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes to allow the potatoes to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a toothpick and the top is golden brown.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the dish to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the sauce thicken and the layers settle.
Notes
- Serves between 6 and 10 depending on portion size and accompanying dishes.
- Using a mandoline slicer ensures evenly sliced potatoes for uniform cooking; always wear a protective glove for safety.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills or splatters, protecting your oven.
- For advanced preparation tips and step-by-step layering photos, refer to the original blog post.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe (~240g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
