Description
Rich and creamy scalloped potatoes with a golden cheesy crust, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Gruyère)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Lightly butter a baking dish and layer the sliced potatoes, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper, while adding some sautéed onions and garlic.
- Pour the heavy cream over the layered potatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also experiment with adding cooked bacon or sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, creamy potatoes, comfort food, side dish, holiday recipes