Description
Creamy, indulgent cheesy garlic scalloped potatoes deliver pure comfort on a plate. Rich layers of thinly sliced potatoes meld with garlic-infused cream and melted cheese, promising a delectable side dish you’ll savor with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Binding and Topping:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly wash and thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline or sharp knife, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Mince garlic cloves and sauté in melted butter until fragrant and lightly golden, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, and flour in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a rich binding sauce.
- Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice to create an elegant, organized arrangement.
- Sprinkle half of the minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper over the potato layer, distributing seasonings evenly.
- Scatter a mixture of cheddar and gruyere cheeses across the first potato layer, ensuring comprehensive cheese coverage.
- Repeat layering process with remaining potato slices, creating a second uniform layer.
- Pour the cream mixture slowly and evenly over the potato layers, allowing liquid to seep between potato slices.
- Top the dish with remaining cheese blend and grated parmesan, creating a golden, crispy cheese crust.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, protecting the top from excessive browning.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is beautifully golden and crispy.
- Let the scalloped potatoes rest for 15 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline for consistent thickness and even cooking, preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like smoked gouda or aged cheddar to create unique flavor profiles and enhance the dish’s complexity.
- Reduce calories by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, maintaining richness while lightening the recipe.
- Make the dish gluten-free by replacing wheat flour with cornstarch or potato starch in the cream mixture, ensuring smooth texture and proper thickening.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg