Description
Creamy cheesy garlic scalloped potatoes deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen with layers of buttery potato slices and melted cheese. Hearty side dishes like this one connect families around warm dinner tables, inviting memories of home-cooked goodness you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and slice them uniformly thin, approximately 1/8-inch thick, using a mandoline or sharp knife for consistent thickness.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, releasing their aromatic essence and creating a flavorful base for the creamy sauce.
- Combine heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish, creating an overlapping, slightly shingled arrangement for even cooking.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the first potato layer, ensuring thorough coverage and allowing liquid to seep between potato slices.
- Sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese and half of the parmesan cheese evenly across the first potato layer, creating a melty, flavorful foundation.
- Repeat layering process with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, cheddar, and parmesan cheese, building a rich and decadent potato gratin.
- Dot the top layer with butter pieces, which will help create a golden, crispy surface during baking.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, protecting the potatoes from excessive browning.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender, edges are crispy, and top is beautifully golden brown.
- Allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling the sauce to set and flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives for a bright, herbal finish before serving hot.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife for consistent 1/8-inch thick potato slices, guaranteeing perfect texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust cream mixture consistency by adding more milk if you prefer a lighter sauce or reducing liquid for a thicker, richer version.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like Gruyère or fontina for different flavor profiles and exciting taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-80 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg