Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Creamy and cheesy, these scalloped potatoes are layered with tender slices of potato, rich cheddar cheese, and aromatic garlic and onions. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is not just a side; it’s a star of the meal. With easy preparation steps and make-ahead options, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds—and thirds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice the potatoes using a mandolin for even thickness.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat and sauté onions and garlic until soft. Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and milk while whisking until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme before mixing in cheese until melted.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared pan, season with salt and pepper, then pour half of the sauce on top. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 36mg