Description
Comforting cheesy garlic scalloped potatoes deliver creamy layers of potato heaven with golden-brown edges that promise irresistible flavor. Rich French-inspired side dishes welcome hungry diners to savor each indulgent, velvety bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a precise 375F (190C) and generously coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a lubricating agent.
- Transform raw potatoes into delicate, uniform medallions by carefully skinning and slicing them with a razor-thin precision, ideally utilizing a mandoline for consistent thickness.
- Mince fresh garlic cloves into aromatic, fine fragments that will infuse the dish with robust, pungent essence.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together cream, milk, and seasonings until smooth and velvety, creating a rich binding element for the potato layers.
- Arrange the potato slices in overlapping, elegant rows within the prepared baking dish, ensuring each slice slightly covers its predecessor.
- Generously distribute minced garlic and grated cheese between each potato layer, creating pockets of intense flavor and creamy texture.
- Pour the meticulously prepared cream mixture over the layered potatoes, allowing it to seep into every crevice and saturate the entire composition.
- Dust the surface with additional cheese, creating a golden, crisp topping that will transform during baking.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, preventing excessive browning while ensuring thorough, even cooking.
- Slide the assembled masterpiece into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 45-60 minutes until potatoes become tender and the top achieves a seductive, bronzed appearance.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 10-15 minutes, permitting the sauce to stabilize and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for a few minutes to remove excess starch, preventing them from sticking together and creating a creamier result.
- Use a mix of cheeses like sharp cheddar and gruyère for a more complex and rich flavor profile that elevates the classic scalloped potato recipe.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, and use low-fat cheese to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg