Description
Creamy scalloped potatoes deliver pure comfort with layers of sliced potatoes, rich cheese, and silky sauce. Delightful harmony of flavors promises a hearty side dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a flavor base by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then infuse with minced garlic until aromatic.
- Develop a luxurious cream sauce by combining heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, gently simmering to meld flavors.
- Expertly arrange potato slices in the prepared dish, creating overlapping layers that ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Drizzle the herbed cream sauce generously over the initial potato layer, then sprinkle a harmonious blend of cheeses to create depth of flavor.
- Continue building layers of potatoes, cream, and cheese, alternating methodically until all ingredients are incorporated, ensuring the top layer is lavishly covered with cheese.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, allowing potatoes to steam and soften.
- Uncover the dish and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, creating a golden, crispy cheese crust and ensuring potatoes are perfectly tender.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Rinse potato slices in cold water to remove excess starch, ensuring a creamier and less gummy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère, Parmesan, or sharp cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based butter and dairy-free cream alternatives without compromising rich taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg