Description
Cheesy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of tender russet potatoes enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will warm your heart. With simple preparation steps and crowd-pleasing results, these scalloped potatoes are bound to become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter, for greasing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Arrange half of the potato slices in the dish. In a bowl, mix heavy cream with minced garlic, salt, and pepper; pour half over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Layer the remaining potato slices on top, pour the rest of the cream mixture over them, and finish with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed onions or bacon bits between the layers. Try using Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creaminess.