Irresistible Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe You’ll Crave
Creamy scalloped potatoes are a rich and comforting side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until warm.
- Layer half the potatoes in a greased baking dish.
- Pour half the cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and cream mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even potato slices.
- Letting it rest ensures the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg