Description
This Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe features tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy comfort food side dish, it’s easy to prepare and delivers rich, golden-baked goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Cheese
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the baking dish)
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking your scalloped potatoes.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish thoroughly with the butter, creating a non-stick surface for a delicious baked finish.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the greased dish, forming the first potato layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potato layer to build creamy texture and flavor.
- Mix Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika, whisking until fully mixed to create a flavorful sauce.
- Pour Sauce: Pour half of the cream mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and cheese, soaking the layers for richness.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining sliced potatoes as the next layer, followed by the rest of the cheese and the remaining cream mixture, completing the layering process.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture, then bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking the potatoes for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the scalloped potatoes cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- For easier slicing, wash and peel the potatoes before slicing thinly.
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform potato slices to ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with Gruyère or mozzarella for different cheesy flavors.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the oven until warmed through.
