Description
A comforting classic dish of thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream, garlic, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, sautéed garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, pour some cream mixture over, sprinkle cheese, and repeat until all layers are done, ending with cream and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of heavy cream. You can add other cheeses like Gruyère or mozzarella for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, comfort food, side dish, cheesy potatoes, family recipe