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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Indulgent Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes for Ultimate Comfort

This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is a comforting side dish, perfect for any occasion, featuring layers of Yukon Gold potatoes and a creamy cheese sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Grated, can substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or garlic powder can be used
For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Thinly sliced
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mandoline
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grate both the cheddar and parmesan cheeses, setting them aside in separate bowls.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes into ⅛-inch thick rounds.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling, then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and bring just to a boil before removing from heat.
  5. Grease your baking dish and begin layering half of the sliced potatoes. Pour half of the creamy garlic sauce over the potatoes, followed by half of the grated cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
  6. Repeat by adding the remaining potato slices, pouring the rest of the cream sauce, and topping with the remaining cheese.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 25-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a mandoline for even slicing and let the dish rest to thicken the sauce post-baking. Adjust baking time if needed.

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