Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. This creamy and cheesy dish features layers of tender potatoes enveloped in a rich garlic-infused cheese sauce. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With its luxurious texture and flavor-packed profile, it’s a must-try side that complements a variety of main dishes beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice the potatoes into thin rounds (⅛ to ¼-inch thick).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions for about 3 minutes, then add garlic and thyme.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and fold in cheese until melted.
- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cheese sauce over them, sprinkle half of the remaining cheese on top. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; then uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg