Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, the ultimate comfort food that will warm your heart and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Thinly slice potatoes (about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick) and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add onions and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme.
- Sprinkle in flour and gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half the sauce and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg