Description
This Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe features tender, thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy garlic sauce layered with sharp cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, these scalloped potatoes combine rich flavors and creamy textures with minimal effort and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Sauce
- 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 (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
- Prepare Ingredients: Grate the cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick slices using a mandoline slicer for uniformity.
- 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 stir occasionally as it warms through. Once it reaches a gentle boil, remove from heat.
- Layer Potatoes: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potato slices in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of each cheese evenly on top. Repeat layering with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and finish with a layer of cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow the potatoes to start softening.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a toothpick and the top is golden and bubbly. Oven times may vary, so monitor for doneness earlier if your oven runs hot.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the scalloped potatoes rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serves 6 to 10 people depending on portion size and accompanying dishes.
- Using a mandoline slicer is highly recommended to achieve even, thin potato slices quickly and safely; always use a protective glove when handling the mandoline.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any possible spills or splatters, especially if your dish is shallow.
- For more tips, step-by-step photos, and make-ahead instructions, refer to the original blog post linked with this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
