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scalloped potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes layered with garlic cheddar sauce and baked to bubbly perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 408 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mandoline or sharp knife
  • Saucepan
  • - 9x13" baking dish
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

  • - 2.5 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes sliced thin
  • - 3 tbsp butter
  • - ½ onion chopped
  • - 3 garlic cloves minced
  • - 2½ cups heavy cream
  • - 3 tbsp flour
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - ½ tsp pepper
  • - 1 tsp thyme
  • - ½ tsp cayenne optional
  • - 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • - 1 tbsp chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Slice potatoes evenly (⅛–¼ inch thick).
  • In saucepan, melt butter. Add onions. Cook 3 mins.
  • Add garlic & thyme. Stir in flour.
  • Slowly add cream. Add salt, pepper, cayenne.
  • Stir in 2 cups cheese until melted.
  • Grease 9x13” dish. Add half potatoes, half sauce, some cheese.
  • Repeat layer. Top with chives.
  • Cover & bake at 375°F for 40 mins.
  • Uncover, bake 20 mins more. Let rest 10 mins.

Notes

- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Add ham for a full meal version.
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