Description
Creamy scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a rich, creamy sauce and baked until golden and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half the potato slices in the dish.
- Pour half the cream over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half the cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Dot with butter.
- Bake for 60 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for best results.
- Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
