Description
This Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is a creamy, comforting side dish featuring tender sliced potatoes baked in a rich garlic cream sauce layered with melted cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Perfect for feeding a crowd and made with simple ingredients, this classic casserole is a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with roasted meats or a holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle.
- Prepare Ingredients: Grate the cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/8″ (3 mm) rounds using a mandoline slicer for even cooking.
- Make Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Warm the mixture until it just begins to boil, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Layers: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potato slices evenly on the bottom, overlapping slightly but not perfectly aligned. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle half of each cheese over the top. Repeat with a second layer of potatoes, cream, and cheese, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender enough to be pierced easily with a toothpick. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven.
- Rest and Serve: Let the scalloped potatoes sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dish is very creamy, cheesy, and rich, making it a comforting side to many meals.
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform potato slices to ensure even cooking.
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best for texture and flavor.
- Allowing the casserole to rest after baking improves slicing and serving.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 562 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg
