Description
Creamy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings. This dish features layers of tender russet potatoes enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce, topped with sharp cheddar cheese for a deliciously golden crust. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in the dish, sprinkling salt and pepper between layers.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Pour some heavy cream over each potato layer; repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining cream and shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil in the last 15 minutes for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg