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Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

A creamy and cheesy dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter for greasing the dish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried

Method
 

Prepare the potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Make the sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Assemble and bake
  1. Layer half of the potatoes in the greased baking dish, then pour half of the cheese sauce over them.
  2. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce. Top with additional cheese if desired.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your scalloped potatoes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add cooked bacon or ham between the layers.

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