Description
This Scalloped Potatoes Recipe features tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce until golden and bubbly. It’s the ultimate comforting side dish for holidays, family dinners, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Cream Sauce
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook aromatics: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Make the sauce: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Layer the potatoes: Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Slice the potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Letting the dish rest before serving helps the creamy sauce thicken beautifully. Gruyère cheese can be substituted for cheddar for an even richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes recipe, creamy scalloped potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato casserole, holiday side dish
