Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked, these scalloped potatoes feature layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. Ideal for family dinners, holidays, or a cozy night in, this dish will quickly become a favorite at your table. The combination of fresh thyme adds a delightful twist to this classic recipe, making every bite deliciously satisfying. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this scalloped potatoes dish is not just a side; it’s an experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups potatoes (about 3 pounds), 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 dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Stir in flour for two minutes; then slowly whisk in chicken broth followed by milk until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme before stirring in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking pan, season with salt and pepper, and pour half of the sauce over them.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes and sauce; sprinkle fresh thyme on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for 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: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg