Description
This Easy Creamy Scalloped Potatoes recipe offers a rich and comforting side dish featuring thinly sliced Russet potatoes layered with a luscious sharp cheddar cheese sauce infused with garlic and nutmeg, all baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4-5 medium Russet Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
- 1 – 1.5 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the scalloped potatoes.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Slice Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the Russet potatoes. Place the slices in cold water to prevent browning while you prepare the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg to the saucepan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Layer Potatoes: Drain the potato slices and pat them dry thoroughly. Layer the potatoes evenly in the greased casserole dish, pouring portions of the cheese sauce between layers for maximum creaminess.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scalloped potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before serving to set the dish and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use Russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Freshly shredded cheddar cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Soaking the sliced potatoes in cold water prevents oxidation and browning.
- Covering the dish while baking helps cook the potatoes evenly and keeps them moist.
- Letting the dish rest before serving helps it firm up and makes serving easier.
