Description
A comforting dish of creamy, layered potatoes baked to perfection with a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (and thyme if using) and simmer until thickened.
- Layer sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, pouring a bit of the cream mixture over each layer.
- Pour the remaining cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try different cheeses or herbs. This recipe is versatile and can easily accommodate additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, comfort food, creamy recipe, side dish