Description
Creamy scalloped potatoes are the quintessential comfort food, featuring layers of tender, thinly sliced Russet potatoes enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. Baked to perfection with a golden crust, this dish elevates any meal, making it perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delightful side that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ? cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ? cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ? cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C). Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; simmer for another couple of minutes.
- In the greased dish, layer half of the potato slices evenly. Pour half of the cream sauce over them and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg