Description
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a delightful comfort food that will elevate your dining experience. This rich and creamy dish features layers of tender potatoes enveloped in a luscious, garlicky cheese sauce, making it the perfect side for holidays, family gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is ideal for cooks of all skill levels. Serve it alongside roast chicken, grilled steak, or baked salmon for a meal everyone will rave about!
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
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Thinly slice the potatoes and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add onions and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme.
- Add flour, then gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cheese sauce over them, sprinkle with cheese, and repeat.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg