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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe: Comfort in Every Bite

This Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe offers layers of tender Yukon gold potatoes and a velvety garlic cream sauce, topped with Parmesan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 6 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes or Russett potatoes for a fluffier result
For the Cream Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; substitute garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch/rice flour for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or Whole Milk/Half & Half; can use almond milk thickened with cornstarch for dairy-free
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; or Cheddar/Gruyère for different flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme at a lesser amount
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust to taste preference
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground for best flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch ceramic baking dish
  • mandoline slicer
  • Medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes into rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a medium pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in all-purpose flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until bubbling slightly.
  5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  7. Toss the potato slices in the creamy garlic sauce until well-coated.
  8. Layer the coated potato slices in the greased baking dish, pouring remaining sauce on top and sprinkling additional cheese if desired.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden.
  10. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the creamiest texture, opt for Yukon gold potatoes, and consider assembling the dish a day in advance for convenience.

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