Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish? These Best Homemade Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and perfectly layered for a rich and satisfying bite every time. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday meals, and dependable dinner ideas. Made with thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a rich garlic cream sauce, this dish delivers classic flavor using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Slice potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds and pat dry.
3. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
6. Stir in salt, pepper, and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Layer potatoes in baking dish, spooning sauce between layers.
8. Top with remaining cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and tender.
11. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
You can substitute half the cheddar with Gruyere for deeper flavor.
Allow the dish to rest before serving so the sauce thickens properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg