Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy scalloped potatoes recipe. Each layer of tender, thinly sliced potatoes is enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, creating a dish that’s both rich and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, these scalloped potatoes will not only delight your taste buds but also elevate any meal to a special occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet exquisite side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish. Pour half of the creamy mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg