Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of this Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes, rich cream sauce, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection, making it a must-have side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, cook onion and garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in milk and cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer and Bake: Alternate potato slices, cream sauce, and cheeses in the dish. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding bacon or fresh thyme between the layers.
- Yukon gold potatoes can be substituted for russets for a creamier result.
- Using a mandoline slicer ensures uniformly thin potato slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
