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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Dreamy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes for Ultimate Comfort

These Creamy Scalloped Potatoes provide a comforting embrace with layers of Yukon Gold potatoes and rich Parmesan-thyme cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes Can swap for red potatoes if desired
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère or sharp cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Can be swapped for rosemary or sage
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For greasing and flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mandolin
  • saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes using a mandolin. Set aside in a bowl of water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant. Gradually whisk in 2 cups heavy cream, followed by 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until it thickens slightly.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter. Layer the potato slices, overlapping each slice. Pour a portion of the creamy sauce over the potatoes, and repeat until all are layered.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. This allows the potatoes to soften.
  5. After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to crisp the top.
  6. Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the cream sauce to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead options available and ensure to use a mandolin for even slicing.

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