Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Classic Scalloped Potatoes, a timeless side dish perfect for any occasion. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes bathed in a velvety sauce, topped with a golden, bubbly cheese crust – a comfort food classic!
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
Optional:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Sauté onion, add garlic, then stir in flour. Whisk in milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Layering: Arrange half of the potatoes in the dish, pour half of the sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Add cheese between layers if desired.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, bake for another 25–30 minutes until golden and potatoes are tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if preferred.
Notes
- For uniform slices, use a mandoline slicer.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate up to one day before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
