Description
These Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and perfectly tender. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich garlic cream sauce and baked until golden and bubbly—classic comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Make sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and cook briefly. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add liquids: Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Cook until thickened.
- Add cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer: In a greased baking dish, layer sliced potatoes and pour sauce evenly over.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Rest: Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. You can add onions or ham for extra flavor. For a crispier top, broil for a few minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato casserole, comfort food