Description
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes: A velvety, cheesy side dish featuring thin potato layers bathed in a rich milk-cream sauce, studded with cheddar and Parmesan. Baked in a 9×13-inch dish with onion, garlic, thyme, and paprika, this golden, bubbly casserole is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner. Simple, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, it pairs with roasts, greens, and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Stir in flour to form a roux and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add cheddar, Parmesan, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half the sauce over them.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden, bubbly, and potatoes are tender.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cover with foil during the first bake to keep the tops from burning, then uncover to achieve a golden crust.
- You can swap half-and-half for the milk and cream if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and a fresh aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato side dish, comfort food, Thanksgiving side dish, holiday side dish, easy scalloped potatoes