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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are very similar to Potatoes Au Gratin because they are drenched in a creamy, cheesy, garlicky cream sauce and then covered in more cheese! They make a perfect comfort food side dish for all your holiday dinners!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (40 ounces)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter (1.5 ounces)
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-1/2 cups heavy cream (20 ounces)
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (1.5 ounces)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated (12 ounces block cheese to generate 3 cups shredded)
  • 1 Tablespoon chives, chopped (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Peel potatoes, if desired. (Optional.) Thinly slice potatoes (1/8" to 1/4") in even slices. 
  2. Add 3 Tablespoons butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted.
  3. Add the chopped onions and stir for about 3 minutes until the onions are soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and thyme and stir for about one minute.
  5. Stir in 3 Tablespoons flour.
  6. Pour in heavy cream.
  7. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne and stir.
  8. Stir in 2 cups (8-ounces) of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
  9. Butter a baking dish or spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  10. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish
  11. Pour half of the cheesy garlic cream sauce over the top of the potatoes.
  12. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Repeat above 3 steps for the next layer.
  14. Sprinkle the top of the scalloped potatoes with chopped chives, thyme, or chopped parsley.
  15. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  16. Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated 375-degree F oven.
  17. Remove the foil.
  18. Sprinkle the remainder of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the scalloped potatoes.
  19. Bake for 20 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are cooked through.
  20. Remove from oven. Garnish the Scalloped Potatoes with chopped chives, parsley, or thyme before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 663mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin A 1075IU (22%) Vitamin C 17.8mg (20%) Calcium 372mg (37%) Iron 5.1mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 663mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin A 1075IU 22%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 20%
Calcium 372mg 37%
Iron 5.1mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.