Description
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe offers a comforting, creamy potato dish layered with rich cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, infused with garlic, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a hearty side or main, it combines tender thinly sliced potatoes with a luscious cream sauce for ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Cheese
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the scalloped potatoes.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and help with browning.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the greased baking dish as the first layer.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the potato layer for a rich, cheesy base.
- Make Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Cream and Seasoning: Pour in the heavy cream and milk, then season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine the sauce.
- Pour First Cream Layer: Pour half of the cream sauce evenly over the potatoes and cheese layer, allowing it to soak in.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining sliced potatoes, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, and pour the rest of the cream sauce over evenly.
- Add Parmesan Topping: Finish by sprinkling the grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer to enhance flavor and create a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For best results, slice potatoes evenly and thinly for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute milk with half-and-half for a richer dish.
- Let the dish rest 5-10 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary for added flavor.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving.
