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Scalloped potatoes baked with golden cheesy top
Callie Brooks

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, made with thin potato slices layered in a creamy, cheesy sauce and baked until golden and bubbling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter.
  2. 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. 3. Stir in flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk and cream, whisking until the sauce thickens.
  4. 4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
  5. 5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour over half of the sauce and sprinkle half of the cheese.
  6. 6. Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese. Finish with a cheese layer on top.
  7. 7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. 8. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture.
Warm milk and cream before adding for smoother sauce.
Shred cheese fresh for better melting and flavor.

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